Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Bataglia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Dhelan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Dhelan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bataglia tries to roll over but Dhelan keeps him under control.
Bataglia is looking to escape.
Dhelan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura here.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is keen to just control but Bataglia is a slippery customer.#T1#
Bataglia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bataglia is staying active underneath Dhelan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bataglia won't allow Dhelan to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bataglia trying to hold on to Dhelan's head to control him but Dhelan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhelan shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dhelan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dhelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dhelan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.#T2#
Dhelan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bataglia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhelan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bataglia. No joy for Dhelan on that attempt.
Dhelan connects with the punch.
Bataglia has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dhelan fails with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combo that has Dhelan backing up. Dhelan nods at Bataglia to acknowledge the strikes.
Dhelan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dhelan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.#TD#
Dhelan 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.#T3#
Dhelan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Bataglia wants to get back to his feet but Dhelan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhelan passes Bataglia's left leg - he's now in 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.#SUB#
Dhelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dhelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dhelan is trying to control. Bataglia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dhelan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dhelan trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dhelan fails to land the takedown.
Bataglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dhelan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dhelan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhelan wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan trying to advance position but Bataglia counters by regaining guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard. #T1##SUB#
Dhelan trying to work for an americana but Bataglia has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bataglia is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan is working hard here to advance 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.
Bataglia trying to keep a closed guard but Dhelan is proving a slippery customer.
Dhelan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dhelan passes Bataglia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhelan stalling. #SUB#
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura but Bataglia is defending well. #T3#
Dhelan stops Bataglia from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Bataglia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan ducks right into an uppercut from Bataglia.
Dhelan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhelan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bataglia counters with a body kick.
Dhelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhelan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Dhelan ducks down to avoid it.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Bataglia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bataglia as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Dhelan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dhelan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bataglia sprawls well. Bataglia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bataglia jabs Dhelan right on the nose. Dhelan blinks but takes it well.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhelan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bataglia defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bataglia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bataglia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dhelan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dhelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Bataglia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bataglia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dhelan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dhelan is taking a breather. Bataglia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dhelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dhelan trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away. #T1#
Bataglia tries to kick Dhelan off but Dhelan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
Dhelan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bataglia's thigh. Bataglia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Bataglia is keeping the position.
Bataglia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dhelan is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard.
Bataglia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Dhelan sits in half guard.
Bataglia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Dhelan moves out of range. #T3#
Dhelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bataglia defends well and Dhelan ends up having to push Bataglia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bataglia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bataglia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bataglia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dhelan up against the cage.
Bataglia pushes Dhelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bataglia is trying to stall.
Dhelan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bataglia.
Dhelan has Bataglia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bataglia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bataglia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bataglia looking to stall. #BC2#
Bataglia manages to break the clinch.
Bataglia scores with a nice body kick.
Bataglia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Dhelan off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Bataglia leaves Dhelan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhelan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bataglia lands with a straight right. Dhelan didn't see that one coming.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhelan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Dhelan moves out of range.
Bataglia cracks Dhelan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dhelan looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.#TD#
Dhelan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dhelan is trying to move to mount but Bataglia reverses beautifully and ends up in Dhelan's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bataglia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 472: Tiotio v Chukwuma
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown. Bataglia tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Dusse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bataglia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Der Dusse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bataglia back to the cage. Van Der Dusse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bataglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bataglia.
Van Der Dusse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bataglia as he avoids it easily.
Bataglia fails to land with a series of punches.
Bataglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Van Der Dusse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bataglia sprawls well initially but Van Der Dusse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Dusse throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bataglia to regain full guard.
Bataglia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bataglia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Dusse is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse prevents Bataglia from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bataglia 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.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but no luck this time.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Dusse misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bataglia as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Van Der Dusse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Van Der Dusse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bataglia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Der Dusse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bataglia is holding on to half guard well.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Bataglia's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bataglia is trying to stand up here but Van Der Dusse is controlling him well. #T3#
Van Der Dusse moves nicely into side control.
Van Der Dusse throws an elbow but Bataglia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bataglia is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Dusse keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a decent elbow.
Van Der Dusse postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Van Der Dusse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Van Der Dusse tries to score with some ground and pound. Bataglia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bataglia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike aimed at the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia avoids it well.#T4#
The strikes coming from Van Der Dusse are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Der Dusse 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.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Bataglia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse grinds an elbow into Bataglia's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Der Dusse.
Bataglia is not content to let Van Der Dusse control the position.
Bataglia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Anthon Van Der Dusse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bataglia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bataglia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is trying to ground and pound but Bataglia uses the momentary lack of control by Van Der Dusse to regain half guard.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bataglia taking some punishment here, with Van Der Dusse in his half guard.
Bataglia is looking to escape.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia is staying active underneath Van Der Dusse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Dusse with the ground and pound but Bataglia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Van Der Dusse throws a strike but Bataglia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Van Der Dusse is trying to control the position but Bataglia postures up.
Bataglia tries to stand but Van Der Dusse is controlling from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is looking to stand up but Bataglia isn't so interested in that idea.
Bataglia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Der Dusse's guard.
Van Der Dusse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Dusse working a defensive guard but Bataglia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Bataglia postures up.#T2#
Van Der Dusse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Bataglia stands up and beckons Van Der Dusse to his feet.
Van Der Dusse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia motions for Van Der Dusse to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Van Der Dusse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Der Dusse wants to pass the guard but Bataglia is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bataglia holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bataglia holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes from guard but Bataglia blocks nicely.
Van Der Dusse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bataglia wants to stand but Van Der Dusse is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse dives in and grabs Bataglia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataglia pushes down on Van Der Dusse's head and hops out.
Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Dusse moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Bataglia stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bataglia!
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Dusse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bataglia.
Van Der Dusse blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia throws a hook but Van Der Dusse avoids it easily.
No luck for Van Der Dusse with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bataglia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bataglia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bataglia throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Bataglia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bataglia.#ROC2#Van Der Dusse is rocked!
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Dusse shoots and misses
and Bataglia counters with a huge left! Van Der Dusse is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bataglia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Van Der Dusse from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bataglia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
During a confident post fight interview, Lorenzo Bataglia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Bataglia blocks a low kick nicely.
Bataglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Greene misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Bataglia scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Bataglia looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Bataglia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bataglia.
Some bone on bone action there as Bataglia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bataglia throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bataglia cracks Greene with a good jab.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia stalks Greene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greene's face. Greene staggers backwards, shaken.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greene thinking.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.#T1#
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Greene.
Greene blocks a jab.
Bataglia checks a low kick from Greene.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Bataglia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bataglia to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia jabs Greene right on the nose. Greene blinks but takes it well.
Bataglia throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Bataglia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene lands with a straight right. Bataglia didn't see that one coming.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene blocks a leg kick.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bataglia swinging wildly here. #T3#
A shot to the body from Bataglia misses
and Greene makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Greene.
Bataglia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a three punch combo that has Bataglia backing up. Bataglia nods at Greene to acknowledge the strikes.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene slips a jab from Bataglia.#T4#
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bataglia throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bataglia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Greene lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bataglia takes a step back to recover.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene thuds his shin into the meat of Bataglia's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Bataglia off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia misses with a wild combination.
Bataglia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bataglia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bataglia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Greene takes it in his stride.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bataglia momentarily.
Bataglia swinging wildly here.
Greene with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greene tests Bataglia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
Bataglia misses with a body kick.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greene blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bataglia is able to avoid easily.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Greene.#T3#
Greene misses with a leg kick
and Bataglia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bataglia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greene checks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bataglia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bataglia blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene lands a front kick.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bataglia throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.#T4#
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bataglia.
Greene 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.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Bataglia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Bataglia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bataglias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Bataglia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Greene looks to land a body kick but Bataglia moved away.
Bataglia works the jab nicely.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bataglia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bataglia circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Bataglia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Bataglia tenderised Greene's leg. Greene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Greene shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bataglia eats them both and turns towards Greene to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Greene scores with a jab.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene lunges at Bataglia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bataglia's hand.
Bataglia throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Bataglia's leg but Bataglia calmly moves out of range.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene feints and then cracks Bataglia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bataglia down.
A head kick by Bataglia misses
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
Bataglia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bataglia misses with a double jab.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bataglia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body.
Greene lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a head kick that half lands.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Bataglia lands with a right hand.
Greene walks into a jab.
Greene works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Greene defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bataglia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bataglia is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks. #T3#
Bataglia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a body kick that stops Bataglia in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
Bataglia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene throws a nice head kick!
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Greene.
Bataglia moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Bataglia's head back. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
Greene throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Greene feints and then cracks Bataglia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bataglia down.
Bataglia takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Greene.
Bataglia throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Bataglia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from Greene.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bataglia at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Need 1 More Warm Up Fight, Then I Announced My Signing Which I Choose From 4 Organizations Want Me'.

Event: CFC 453: Whitaker v Rivers
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Jain slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Jain.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jain manages to avoid it.
Bataglia scores with a shot to the body.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Jain tries to clinch there but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bataglia thumps Jain with a low kick.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Jain 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.
Jain needs to keep his hands up - Bataglia had a free shot at his head there.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jain tries to clinch there but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Jain.
Bataglia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Jain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.#T1#
Bataglia misses the jab.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Jain avoids them all with ease.
Bataglia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bataglia lands a head kick. Jain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bataglia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bataglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Jain ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Jain misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bataglia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain misses with a body shot.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jain in his tracks. #T2#
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Jain moved out of range.
Bataglia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jain under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Jain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
The fighters circling - Jain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Jain is looking to clinch but Bataglia is avoiding it.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Jain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jain. That did some damage!
Jain walks into a jab.
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bataglia works the jab nicely.
Bataglia throws a right hand that Jain ducks under and follows up with a left that Jain also avoids with ease.#T3#
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jain counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jain misses with a looping right.
Bataglia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Bataglia. That snapped Jain's head back.
Bataglia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bataglia misses with a series of wild punches.
Jain is looking to counter punch.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Jain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jain lands with a cross.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Bataglia throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jain thuds his right hand into Bataglia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jain staying out of range there.
Bataglia looks to land a left hand but Jain moved out of range nicely.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Jain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia lands with an overhand left.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain misses the jab.
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Jain misses.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Jain saw that one coming.
A combination from Jain does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia 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#
Bataglia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jain swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Jain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bataglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Jain moved away.
Jain tries to clinch up but Bataglia circles away and keeps his distance.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain tries to move into range but Bataglia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bataglia.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jain throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Jain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jain lands in his opponent's guard.
Bataglia is trying to keep Jain in close.
Bataglia can't keep his opponent in guard - Jain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Jain sits in half guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bataglia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bataglia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bataglia!
Bataglia tries to hold on but Jain postures up.
You get the feeling that Bataglia really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Bataglia wants to control but Jain is having none of it.
Jain controlling the pace for now.
Bataglia tries to hold on but Jain pushes him away.
Jain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bataglia is squirming around, avoiding Jain's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jain pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bataglia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jain content just to control the position here.
Jain wants to take Bataglia's back here but Bataglia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bataglia to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain 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#
Jain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jain throws a big shot that misses.
Jain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jain counter with a right hand.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bataglia slips a jab from Jain.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Jain saw that one coming.
Jain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Jain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bataglia throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bataglia!

Bataglia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jain gets a double leg takedown into Bataglia's guard.
Jain stops Bataglia from standing up. #T1#
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Jain from controlling successfully.
Jain 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.
Bataglia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jain is now in half guard. #SUB#
Jain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bataglia is trying to stand up here but Jain is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jain passes into side control, despite Bataglia's attempt to control the position.
Jain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bataglia tries to escape but Jain is in control.
Bataglia tries to bench press Jain off him but Jain keeps the position. #SUB#
Jain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bataglia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Bataglia pushes Jain off but Jain dives into side control.
Bataglia is looking for a sweep.
Jain happy to just control the position for now.
Jain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bataglia keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jain checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia tried to score with a low kick but Jain checks it.
Jain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jain throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Jain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bataglia swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jain moves out of range as Bataglia strikes.
Jain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Jain checks it.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Jain moves out of range easily.

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 Moganesh Jain.
I think Jain 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moganesh Jain!
After the fight, Moganesh Jain 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: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Metharom clobbers Bataglia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bataglia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bataglia.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Metharom down.
A head kick from Metharom lands but Bataglia takes it in his stride.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Bataglia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.#T1#
Metharom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bataglia swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bataglia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metharom scrambles back to his feet.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bataglia jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Metharom eats them both and turns towards Bataglia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
Bataglia throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Bataglia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Bataglia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Bataglia backs off Metharom throws a huge counter combo but Bataglia manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Metharom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Metharom stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Bataglia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bataglia with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Bataglia lands a lovely overhand right.
Bataglia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bataglia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Bataglia connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Bataglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Lorenzo Bataglia 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#
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Bataglia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia misses with a hook
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Metharom throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metharom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Bataglia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metharom thows a body kick. Bataglia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Metharom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bataglia throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.#T2#
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Metharom connects with the punch.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Metharom catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Bataglia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Bataglia is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Bataglia tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Bataglia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Bataglia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Bataglia didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
Nice shot lands for Bataglia.
Bataglia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a body kick that stops Bataglia in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom 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!#R3#
Bataglia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Metharom counters with a head kick that drops Bataglia to the mat! Bataglia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metharom avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bataglia lands with a kick to the temple. Metharom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bataglia takes a step back to recover.
Bataglia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily. #T1#
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metharom misses the jab.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
A jab lands there for Metharom.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Metharom moves out of range.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom misses the jab.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Jab from Bataglia.#T3#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Bataglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Bataglia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bataglia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bataglia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bataglia takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Metharom slips under a jab from Bataglia.#T4#
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom lands a high kick!
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Bataglia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia slips a jab from Metharom.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Bataglia throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Bataglia moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetharom.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Bataglia dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Laine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bataglia counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bataglia blocks a head kick by Laine.
Bataglia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine connects with a right hand. Bataglia shakes it off.
We've been informed that Bataglia 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.
Bataglia swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Laine stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
A big left from Laine misses.
Bataglia checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Bataglia's front leg but catches the back leg as Bataglia tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bataglia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Bataglia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Bataglia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bataglia fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
Bataglia slips a jab from Laine.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Bataglia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine 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.
Bataglia feints a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Bataglia lands with a good body shot.
Bataglia lands a slapping body shot.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine thumps Bataglia with a low kick.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a low kick but Bataglia avoids it.
Laine defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand.
Laine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bataglia avoids it.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Bataglia checks the leg kick.
Laine thuds a left hand into Bataglia's body.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine looks for the body kick but Bataglia saw that one coming.
Bataglia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bataglia scores with a push kick.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bataglia has time to react.
Bataglia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bataglia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia walks into a jab.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Bataglia throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bataglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a low kick but Bataglia moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Bataglia throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Bataglia catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine 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.

A close round but Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Laine misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
A nice side step and Bataglia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bataglia throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bataglia backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laine throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Bataglia's knee but Bataglia avoids it well.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bataglia checks a low kick from Laine.
Bataglia tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Bataglia moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Laine misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bataglia with the inside leg kick.
Laine throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
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!
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine throws a big counter combination but Bataglia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bataglia misses with a left hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Bataglia saw it coming and moves away.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Bataglia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bataglia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia throws a body kick that misses.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia thinks about the counter body kick.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Bataglia manages to avoid it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Bataglia saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Bataglia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Laine.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Bataglia.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Good shot there by Laine.
Bataglia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Muuka Laine 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Bataglia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bataglia checks the leg kick.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Bataglia avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia blocks the body kick.
Bataglia connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia. #T1#
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Bataglia does it's job there.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Bataglia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine misses the jab.
Bataglia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bataglia at a distance.
Bataglia tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Bataglia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Laine checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Laine slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine walks into a jab.
Bataglia punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a one two combo.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bataglia checks it well.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Muuka Laine.
Well Laine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortythree has time to react.
Fortythree lands the left hand.
Fortythree swings widly with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree dips to his left and cracks Bataglia with an uppercut!
We've been told by Bataglia's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fortythree uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
It looked like Bataglia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a slapping body shot.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bataglia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortythree uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bataglia has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Fortythree is rocked!
Bataglia cracks Fortythree on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fortythree falls backwards against the cage. Bataglia follows up with more strikes that drop Fortythree to his knees. Bataglia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fortythree! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bataglia. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Bataglia.
Metharom was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom blocks a jab.#T1#
Metharom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bataglia with a body shot.
Bataglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bataglia scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metharom lands with a cross.
Bataglia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Metharom throws a right and a left that Bataglia avoids nicely.
Bataglia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom cracks Bataglia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Bataglia. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia 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.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Bataglia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bataglia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Metharom throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Metharom looks to move away, Bataglia throws a big counter combo but Metharom just gets out of the way.
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bataglia.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Bataglia steps away.
Bataglia scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Metharom moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
Bataglia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom 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#
Metharom avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Metharom is looking for the big counter here.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metharom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bataglia lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom misses the body punch
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.#T1#
Bataglia throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bataglia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bataglia. That one must have hurt.
Metharom throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bataglia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bataglia slips a jab and a cross from Metharom.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.#T2#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Metharom takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom wants to slow Bataglia down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia connects with a jab.
Bataglia delivers a nice body kick.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom lands with a slapping head kick.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Bataglia connects with a high kick. #T4#
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Bataglia.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Bataglia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metharom's head.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
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 Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Metharom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metharom misses with a hook. Bataglia ducked under it nicely.
Bataglia blocks the body kick. #T1#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bataglia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Bataglia.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Bataglia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing. #T3#
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Bataglia avoids it with no problem.
Bataglia motions for Metharom to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia 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.
Metharom scores with a kick to the body.
Metharom cracks Bataglia with a good jab.
Metharom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a right hand
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Bataglia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klahan Metharom 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!
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws a push kick but Bataglia slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Bataglia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Bataglia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bataglia pushes Dilbrandt away with a front kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bataglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bataglia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bataglia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Bataglia swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bataglia's knee momentarily.
Dilbrandt 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. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Bataglia lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bataglia misses with some punches.
Bataglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Bataglia slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
We've been informed that Bataglia 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.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Bataglia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt feints a jab promting Bataglia to slip. Dilbrandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bataglia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dilbrandt 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.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bataglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dilbrandt!
Bataglia walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
As Dilbrandt backs off Bataglia throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Bataglia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bataglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
As Bataglia looks to move away, Dilbrandt throws a big counter combo but Bataglia just gets out of the way.#T4#
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bataglia walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bataglia's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Bataglia - just one landing.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Bataglia throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bataglia momentarily.
Dilbrandt catches Bataglia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Bataglia saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Bataglia away with a front kick.#CL#
Dilbrandt darts in and clinches Bataglia up against the cage.
Bataglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Bataglia is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
Dilbrandt works on Bataglia's body with a couple of short punches.
Dilbrandt has Bataglia pressed against the cage, preventing Bataglia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bataglia tries to stall but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bataglia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Bataglia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Bataglia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Bataglia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.#CL#
Dilbrandt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bataglia's elbow. #BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Bataglia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Bataglia is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bataglia can do to turn this around?
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Bataglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Bataglia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Bataglia moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
Bataglia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Bataglia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bataglia if he has to take too many more of those.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bataglia on the side of the head.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bataglia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bataglia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Bataglia avoided it.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bataglia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range and Bataglia settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Bataglia down with leg kicks.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Bataglia's leg but Bataglia calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
A bone on bone clash there as Bataglia blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Bataglia circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt with a jab.#T3#
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Bataglia with an uppercut!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range. #T4#
Bataglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bataglia scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bataglias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Bataglia moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks Bataglia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs at Bataglia's body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bataglia on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with an inside leg kick.
Bataglia 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.
Bataglia moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bataglia scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bataglia counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia lands a really nice looking cross but Dilbrandt seems unphased.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Bataglia off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Bataglia off balance momentarily.
Bataglia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bataglia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bataglia 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.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Bataglia is out of range. #T3#
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Bataglia lands with a kick to the temple. Dilbrandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bataglia's head.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Bataglia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bataglia tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Bataglia moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Bataglia moved away.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt tests Bataglia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bataglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Bataglia's side.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt scores with a one two! Bataglia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bataglia dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt had his way with Lorenzo Bataglia in that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bataglia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Bataglia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bataglia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
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!
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Bataglia.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bataglia throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Bataglia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Bataglia. #CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bataglia manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Bataglia throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt cracks Bataglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bataglia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs Benn Jr
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk shoots for a double leg takedown but Bataglia sprawls well. He's pushed Kirk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bataglia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirk wants to clinch.
Bataglia is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Kirk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bataglia's guard.
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.
Kirk passes into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kirk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Kirk seems to be working for a kimura but Bataglia defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Bataglia is looking to improve his position.
Bataglia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Bataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bataglia still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bataglia has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Bataglia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirk is not content to let Bataglia control the position. #T2#
Kirk is trying to control Bataglia's posture but Bataglia avoids it.
Kirk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bataglia connects with a decent elbow.
Kirk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bataglia off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kirk is persistently looking for the submission but Bataglia is defending it well.
Kirk is hanging on to Bataglia's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Bataglia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bataglia fending off the submission attempt from Kirk. #SUB2#
Bataglia showing good submission defense here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bataglia tries to escape but Kirk has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kirk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bataglia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bataglia trying to control the hands but Kirk breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Bataglia fending off the submission attempt from Kirk.
Bataglia can't escape the position.
Well, with Kirk on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bataglia is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4##SUB2#
Bataglia fending off the submission attempt from Kirk.
Bataglia is trying to get back to his feet but Kirk has full control of the position and if anything, Bataglia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bataglia trying to control the hands but Kirk breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bataglia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bataglia for a finish. #SUB2#
Kirk is persistently looking for the submission but Bataglia is defending it well. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking for the choke from the back position but Bataglia is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilmat Kirk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bataglia works the jab nicely.
Bataglia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Bataglia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Kirk has managed to clinch.
Bataglia scores with a shoulder strike.
Bataglia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirk jumps guard but Bataglia stands there with Kirk around his waist. Kirk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Bataglia is leaning against Kirk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bataglia digs a right hand underneath Kirk's ribcage. Kirk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bataglia cracks Kirk with a nice body shot.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bataglia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bataglia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirk is breathing heavily.
Bataglia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bataglia. #T1#
Kirk fails to pull guard. #BC#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bataglia stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bataglia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirk moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheers as Bataglia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirk doesn't seem phased though.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kirk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kirk slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Kirk moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Kirk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bataglia as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bataglia cracks Kirk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirk with a poor takedown
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia throws the left hand but Kirk avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bataglia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Kirk 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.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kirk has gone for a leg lock! Bataglia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kirk's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kirk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Bataglia from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bataglia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bataglia is working hard here to advance position.
Bataglia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bataglia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kirk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bataglia pinned against the cage. Bataglia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kirk has managed to clinch.
Kirk fails to pull guard.
Bataglia is trying to break free.
Bataglia tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Kirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
We've been told by Bataglia's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk tries to clinch but Bataglia is having none of it. #T1#
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirk walks into a straight right hand from Bataglia.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bataglia is looking for a counter combo.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk closes the distance and clinches up with Bataglia, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes Bataglia against the cage but Bataglia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirk slips under a jab.
Kirk tries to counter with a clinch but Bataglia shakes him off and moves away.
Kirk slips a jab from Bataglia.
Kirk tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bataglia misses with a two punch combination.
Bataglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirk can do to turn this around?
Bataglia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirk walks into a stiff left hand from Bataglia.#CL2#
Kirk rushes Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Bataglia has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk. #BC#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia slaps away a takedown attempt from Kirk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Bataglia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Kirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bataglia is defending well.
Bataglia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bataglia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bataglia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bataglia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Bataglia breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bataglia misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kirk counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
Bataglia trying to control here.
Bataglia is trying to stand up here but Kirk is controlling him well.
Bataglia is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bataglia avoid being mounted?
Bataglia is trying to stand back up but Kirk is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kirk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bataglia 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lorenzo Bataglia waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Bataglia throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom jabs Bataglia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metharom's knee momentarily.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bataglia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Bataglia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bataglia on the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Metharom.
Bataglia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
A solid body kick from Bataglia. #T2#
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom tries to bum rush Bataglia with a series of wild strikes but Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bataglia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bataglia lands a jab.
Bataglia lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Bataglia misses with a head kick. #T3#
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Metharom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Metharom.#ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bataglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Metharom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bataglia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bataglia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bataglia jabs at Metharom's body.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Bataglia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Metharom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Metharom throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Bataglia's torso.
Metharom lands a head kick. Bataglia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves out of range as Bataglia strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bataglia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Metharom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Bataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Metharom scores with a four punch combination!
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Bataglia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bataglia slips a jab from Metharom.
Bataglia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Metharom feints a jab promting Bataglia to slip. Metharom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bataglia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bataglia lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.#T2#
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Bataglia saw that one coming.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bataglia can pounce on him.
Bataglia throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a right hand that Metharom ducks under and follows up with a left that Metharom also avoids with ease.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Metharom punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metharom's knee momentarily.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.#T4#
Metharom throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Bataglia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metharom's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Metharom.
Bataglia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bataglia throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Metharom avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia lands a slapping body shot.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Metharom thumps Bataglia with a low kick.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Bataglia takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Bataglia feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bataglia misses with a left hand
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Bataglia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Metharom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bataglia cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Bataglia is looking for a counter combo.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bataglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metharom throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bataglia can pounce on him.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Metharom works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bataglia tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bataglia cracks a nice hook into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bataglia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Bataglia moved out of range nicely.
Bataglia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metharom misses with a leg kick.
Bataglia with a nice cross.
Bataglia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Klahan Metharom just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bataglia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bataglia scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Metharom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bataglia's head.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses with a combination
and Bataglia counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down. #T1#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Metharom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bataglia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
Bataglia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Bataglia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Bataglia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bataglia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bataglia.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bataglia misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bataglia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Metharom counters with a series of strikes. Bataglia will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Bataglia 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.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Bataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Bataglia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Bataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Bataglia clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bataglia misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Bataglia's front leg but catches the back leg as Bataglia tries to avoid it.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Bataglia lands.#T1#
Metharom slips a jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metharom.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bataglia on the side of the head.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bataglia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bataglia connects with the punch.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.#T3#
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Bataglia knows he should have avoided that one.
Bataglia throws a lazy head kick
and Metharom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bataglia's knee momentarily.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Bataglia with an uppercut!
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bataglia swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Metharom misses with a body shot
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metharom thinking.
A low kick from Bataglia is predictable there
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Metharom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bataglia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia misses with a kick to the body.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bataglia misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Bataglia misses
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klahan Metharom.
Well Metharom 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom is the new bantamweight champion!
Klahan Metharom made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Dadaeff
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Bataglia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Bataglia's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Marley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab, jab by Bataglia - just one landing.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body kick.
Bataglia scores with a body shot. #T1#
Bataglia swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley moves forwards but Bataglia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bataglia lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Donk. Bataglia catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Bataglia jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bataglia lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Marley is rocked!
Bataglia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Marley takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bataglia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Marley bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lorenzo Bataglia made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Branko shoots in and drives through. Bataglia sprawls well.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Bataglia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Branko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bataglia did well to prevent Branko getting side control.#SUB2#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Bataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bataglia defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Bataglia trying to hold on to Branko's head to control him but Branko postures up. #SUB2#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bataglia manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bataglia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bataglia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bataglia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Branko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bataglia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Branko pulls down on the head and he's put Bataglia to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davdio Branko!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Homo thumps Bataglia with a low kick.
Homo misses with a hook to the body
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Homo swings widly with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Homo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ecce Homo has been cut.
Jab by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws an overhand right that lands on Homo's shoulder, as Homo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Homo.
Homo tries to work over Bataglia's front leg with a kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Homo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Homo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Bataglia 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.
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!
Homo swings widly with a right hand
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Homo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bataglia throws a wild body kick that Homo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Bataglia slips under a jab.
Homo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homo misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Homo is predictable there
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Homo tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Homo tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Homo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Homo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
Homo throws an off balance right hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Homo is rocked!#T2#
Homo misses with a leg kick
and Bataglia counters with a big left hand that crumples Homo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Donk. Case catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bataglia throws out the jab.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
Case checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Case misses.
A cross from Bataglia lands.
Case looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Case misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case lunges at Bataglia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bataglia's hand.
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Case misses with a jab to the body
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia scores with a jab. Case acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Case scores with a decent looking hook.
Bataglia lands a glancing blow to the side of Case's head.
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case digs a good body shot into Bataglia's ribs.
Case connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bataglia throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Case looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Case thinks about the counter body kick.
Case tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Case throws a big shot that misses.
Bataglia moves out of range as Case throws a body kick.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Case has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Case tries to bum rush Bataglia with a series of wild strikes but Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Case blocks the body kick.
Case with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Case lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bataglia throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Bataglia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Bataglia thinks about countering with a head kick.
Case is looking to slow Bataglia down with leg kicks.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Case tries to clinch up
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bataglia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Case is looking for the big counter here.
Case swings widly with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Case.#T4#
Case scores with a jab to the head.
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Case, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Case releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Case manages to avoid it.
Case misses with an uppercut. Bataglia saw that one coming.
Case scores with a hook to the body. Bataglia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Case scores with a kick to the body.
Case scores with a jab to the jaw.
Case getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
Case wants to clinch.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bataglia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bataglia 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.
Case throws a fast counter high kick but Bataglia manages to duck under it in time.
Case misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Case.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Case takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bataglia connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Case throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Case throws a wild body kick that Bataglia sees coming a mile off.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bataglia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Case finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Bataglia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Case tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Case looks to throw a body kick
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Case takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A jab from Case does it's job there.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bataglia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Case moves out of range.
Bataglia lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bataglia is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bataglia, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Case lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Bataglia tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Case.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Case lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Case throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Case to score with a decent uppercut.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Case looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Bataglia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Case scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Case misses
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Case lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Case moves into the clinch successfully.
Bataglia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia prevents a body shot from Case.
Case misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bataglia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Case looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Case wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Case takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bataglia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia misses with a wild body shot.
Case throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Case throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Case misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bataglia blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bataglia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Case closes the distance and pushes Bataglia back into the cage.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bataglia wants to break free but Case has control.
Case misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Case lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Bataglia avoids the head kick by Case.
Case slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Case checks a leg kick.
Case lands with a nice body kick.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Jab from Bataglia.
Case thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bataglia if he has to take too many more of those.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Case.
A head kick misses from Case.
Case cracks Bataglia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Case moves into the clinch.
Bataglia can't break the clinch.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Bataglia misses with a body punch.
Bataglia misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bataglia lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Case lands a right hand.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case blocks a body shot from Bataglia. #BC#
Bataglia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bataglia 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 Case has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Case and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bataglia misses with a hook
and Case counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Case gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Case comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Case 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BFC 34 : Rodrigues Vs. Bob
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Waller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bataglia can pounce on him.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Waller misses.
Waller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bataglia.
Waller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Waller avoids it.
Waller lands with a right hand.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bataglia has time to react.
Bataglia misses with a double jab.
Bataglia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia misses with a body punch
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia is looking to score with low kicks.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
Waller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Waller scores with a hook to the body. Bataglia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Bataglia.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia misses with a body shot
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Bataglia is looking to slow Waller down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller thuds his right hand into Bataglia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
letting Waller counter with a right hand.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bataglia cracks Waller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Waller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bataglia can pounce on him. #T2#
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bataglia connects with the punch.
Waller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Waller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bataglia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Waller saw that one coming.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Bataglia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
Waller lands a jab.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Waller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Waller avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Waller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia lands a really nice looking cross but Waller seems unphased. #T3#
A left lands for Waller.
Bataglia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Waller forces Bataglia back against the cage and clinches.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waller lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia throws a jab when Waller was well out of range.
Waller jabs at Bataglia's body.
Waller moves out of range as Bataglia throws a body kick.
Waller throws out a counter right but Bataglia avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waller, as that shot connected.
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Waller checks it
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waller misses with a jab to the body
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Waller connects with a single shot there.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Waller throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bataglia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bataglia tries to work over Waller's front leg with a kick but Waller checks it.
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bataglia doesn't seem bothered though.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Bataglia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Waller lands a slapping body shot.
Waller lands with a straight right. Bataglia didn't see that one coming.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Waller moves out of range easily.
Waller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waller digs a good body shot into Bataglia's ribs.
That kick from Bataglia tenderised Waller's leg. Waller is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Waller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Waller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bataglia on the side of the head.
Waller lands an overhand right.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia looks to land a body kick but Waller moved away.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Waller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Waller.
Bataglia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bataglia misses with a hook
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bataglia throws a hook but Waller blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Waller throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Waller takes it in his stride. #T1#
Waller throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Waller stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Waller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bataglia on the side of the head.
Waller lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Bataglia tenderised Waller's leg. Waller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waller catches Bataglia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bataglia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bataglia throws the left hand but Waller avoids the punch easily.
Waller throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Waller looks to land a left hand but Bataglia moved out of range nicely.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bataglia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bataglia 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 Waller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Waller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Waller checks it
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Waller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bataglia throws the kick towards the body but Waller avoids it.
Waller digs a good hook to Bataglia's body.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Waller.
Bataglia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Waller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Waller misses its intended target.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller misses with a looping right.
Waller misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Bataglia. Those never looked like landing.
Waller throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Bataglia scores with a head kick. Waller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Waller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waller scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Waller down.
Bataglia is looking to score with low kicks.
Bataglia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Waller misses.
Bataglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bataglia connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller with a hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia throws a solid leg kick but Waller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bataglia.
Waller connects with a nice looking jab.
Bataglia motions for Waller to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waller connects with the punch.
Waller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Waller.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waller moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Waller.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Waller counters with a one-two to the body.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bataglia throws a hook but Waller avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller 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.#R3#
Waller throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bataglia defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bataglia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Waller.
Bataglia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Waller misses with a hook. Bataglia ducked under it nicely.
Waller misses the jab.
Bataglia lands a nice hook to Waller's body. Waller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Waller finds it's target.
Bataglia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waller misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bataglia cracks a nice hook into Waller's ribs.
Bataglia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waller. #T1#
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia delivers a nice body kick.
Waller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Waller.
And Bataglia counters with a quick kick to the body but Waller blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bataglia.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia throws a solid leg kick but Waller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Waller throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waller staying out of range there.
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waller finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head. #T2#
Bataglia takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waller throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Waller staying out of range there.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Waller misses with a hook. Bataglia ducked under it nicely.
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Waller.
Bataglia scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.
Waller throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Waller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.#T3#
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
Waller swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia is looking to chop away at Waller's legs.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Waller.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia. #CL2#
Waller has Bataglia up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Bataglia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Waller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bataglia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia with a hook.
Waller scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Bataglia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Waller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Waller checks it
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jack Waller just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
A big right from Waller misses.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Waller saw that one coming.
Waller misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Waller avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bataglia.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Waller misses with an uppercut. Bataglia saw that one coming.
Bataglia tried to counter with a leg kick but Waller avoided it.#T1#
Bataglia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Waller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Waller works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Waller.
Bataglia misses with a wild body shot.
Waller misses with a body shot
and Bataglia counters with a right hand to the body.
Bataglia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia stuns Waller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Waller staying out of range there.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Bataglia misses with a left hand
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Waller moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Waller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waller down.
Waller misses with a looping right.
Waller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Waller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bataglia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Bataglia swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Bataglia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Waller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Waller.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bataglia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waller will feel that in the morning.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waller.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waller! But no joy.
Waller throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
Waller misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Waller avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bataglia tries to land a leg kick but Waller saw it coming and moves away.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia with a jab.
Bataglia tries to move into range but Waller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Waller catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waller's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Waller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jack Waller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Bataglia with a nice cross.
Waller avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
Waller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Bataglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Waller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Bataglia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller jabs Bataglia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waller, as that shot connected.
Waller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A lazy left from Waller finds it's target.
Bataglia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waller cracks Bataglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bataglia fails to land with a series of punches.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Waller takes it in his stride.
Waller connects with a jab.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bataglia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waller momentarily.
Waller scores with a body shot.
Waller throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Waller cracks Bataglia with an open hand slap.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bataglia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waller avoids a kick to the body.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Waller looks to land a left hand but Bataglia moved out of range nicely.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
Bataglia misses with a right hand
and Waller counters with a left to the body.
Bataglia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Waller checks it
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Waller misses the shot to the body.
Waller digs a good body shot into Bataglia's ribs.
Bataglia swings widly with a right hand
and Waller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
Bataglia dodges the punch combination from Waller.
Waller scores with a shot to the body.
Bataglia pushes Waller away with a front kick.
Waller throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller scores with a jab to the body.
Waller throws a shot to the body.
Waller throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia works the jab nicely.
Jab from Waller.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waller misses with a body punch
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Waller scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Bataglia lands a lovely overhand right.
Bataglia takes one on the button.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Bataglia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Waller is able to avoid easily.
Bataglia wants to land a leg kick but Waller is out of range.
Waller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waller 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
Jack Waller is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Jack Waller made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Csemy connects with a right hand. Bataglia shakes it off.
Csemy lands an overhand right.
Csemy blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Csemy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Csemy misses with a hook to the body
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia lands a jab to the head.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Csemy.
Csemy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia thumps Csemy with a low kick.
Csemy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Csemy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Csemy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
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!
Csemy checks a leg kick.
Csemy lands an overhand right.#T1#
Bataglia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Csemy counters with a nice body shot.
Bataglia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Csemy moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
Bataglia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Csemy swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Bataglia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Csemy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Csemy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Csemy down.
Csemy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Csemy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Csemy blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
and Csemy counters with a slapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Csemy blocks the low kick.#T2#
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Csemy feints and then cracks Bataglia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bataglia down.
Csemy misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Csemy thinking.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Csemy.
A nice leg kick from Bataglia, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Csemy misses
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Csemy misses with a hook.
Csemy misses with a looping right.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Csemy scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Csemy. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Csemy backs away, Bataglia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bataglia walks into a stiff left hand from Csemy.
Csemy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bataglia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Csemy throws out a counter right but Bataglia avoids it with no problem.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bataglia misses the target.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.
Csemy throws a big shot that misses.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Csemy tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia lands with an overhand left.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Csemy moved away.
A slow jab from Csemy misses its intended target. #T4#
Csemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Csemy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bataglia misses with a leg kick
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Csemy.
Csemy throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia throws a shot to the body.
Bataglia takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Csemy misses.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Csemy manages to avoid it.
Bataglia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Csemy's head.
Csemy tries to land a body kick
and Bataglia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Csemy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Csemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Csemy.
Csemy connects with a single shot there.
Csemy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a one-two to the body.
Csemy misses with a body shot
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand. #ROC#Csemy is rocked!
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Csemy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bataglia finish him?
Csemy misses with a hook
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Csemy throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Csemy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bataglia.
Bataglia lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Csemy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bataglia dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia retains his bantamweight title!
Lorenzo Bataglia gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Ness throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Ness throws out a counter right but Bataglia avoids it with no problem.
Ness throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ness misses with an uppercut.
Bataglia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ness. Ness gets slowly back to his feet.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness.
Ness takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Ness lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness jabs Bataglia right on the nose. Bataglia blinks but takes it well.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Ness.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
Bataglia walks into a straight right hand from Ness.
Ness cracks Bataglia with an open hand slap.
Ness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Ness.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ness there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Bataglia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bataglia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick from Bataglia, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Ness throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
Ness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Ness misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ness throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ness. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willing Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness checks the leg kick.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia motions for Ness to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Ness releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ness misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Bataglia misses the target.
Ness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Ness stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Bataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ness.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia drops his hands momentarily and Ness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bataglia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab.
Ness throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ness thinking. #T4#
Ness looks to land a left hand but Bataglia moved out of range nicely.
Ness scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Ness misses with a straight right.
Ness takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ness just manages to avoid it.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Ness.
A shot to the liver by Ness. Beautiful body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bataglia - that will leave a mark!
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
Ness throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Ness digs a good hook to Bataglia's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willing Ness dominated that round.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ness.
Ness jabs Bataglia right on the nose. Bataglia blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Bataglia takes a swing at Ness's ribcage but misses.
Ness misses with a wild body shot.
Ness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia slips a jab from Ness.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ness checks it well.
Ness lands a nice hook to Bataglia's body. Bataglia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ness looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ness misses with a hook
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ness misses with a hook
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Bataglia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ness. That did some damage!
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Bataglia throws a right hand that Ness ducks under and follows up with a left that Ness also avoids with ease.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ness misses with an uppercut
and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ness ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Ness lands a really nice looking cross but Bataglia seems unphased.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ness finds it's way through Bataglia's defenses.
Ness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a thumping low kick.
Ness throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bataglia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Ness.
Bataglia is looking to wear down Ness with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Bataglia slips under a jab from Ness.#T3#
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness lands with an overhand left.
Ness connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
Ness throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ness cracks a nice hook into Bataglia's ribs.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ness misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ness's knee momentarily.
Ness misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Ness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness cracks Bataglia with an open hand slap.
Ness thuds a left hand into Bataglia's body.
Ness scores with a jab to the head.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ness.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ness stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ness misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Ness throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ness just manages to avoid it.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Ness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ness scores with the left hand. Bataglia knows he should have avoided that one.
Ness checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ness momentarily. #ROC#Ness is rocked!
Ness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willing Ness 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ness. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Bataglia.
Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can Bataglia finish him?
Willing Ness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bataglia cracks Ness on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ness falls backwards against the cage. Bataglia follows up with more strikes that drop Ness to his knees. Bataglia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ness! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia retains his bantamweight title!
Lorenzo Bataglia gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Tzeng clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Tzeng pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bataglia being controlled against the cage.
Bataglia lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a jab when Tzeng was well out of range.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Tzeng is out of range.
Shu Fang Tzeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzeng closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
Tzeng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bataglia swivels and escapes.
Bataglia takes a swing at Tzeng's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Tzeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzeng with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bataglia leaves Tzeng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bataglia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Bataglia 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.
Tzeng slips under a jab.#T2#
Tzeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzeng tries for a takedown but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tzeng fails with the takedown.
Tzeng shoots in but Bataglia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tzeng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tzeng shoots in but no luck this time.
Tzeng looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.#T3#
A combination from Bataglia does no damage.
Tzeng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bataglia tries to avoid it but Tzeng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bataglia to the ground. Bataglia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bataglia scores with the left hand. Tzeng knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Tzeng clinches up with Bataglia and pushes him back against the cage.
Bataglia lands a body shot.
Bataglia slowing the pace effectively.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Bataglia has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bataglia. #BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzeng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bataglia tries to avoid it but Tzeng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bataglia to the ground. Bataglia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia swings for the body but Tzeng moves out of range. #T4#
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bataglia dips to his left and cracks Tzeng with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Shu Fang Tzeng has been cut.
Tzeng is looking to clinch but Bataglia is avoiding it.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bataglia as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia is trying to stand up here but Tzeng is controlling him well. #SUB#
Tzeng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bataglia sees it coming and defends easily.
Tzeng stops Bataglia from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tzeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a solid body kick.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tzeng or perhaps it was just good defense by Bataglia, which made it look bad. #TD#
Tzeng looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng wants to free his trapped foot but Bataglia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bataglia is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Bataglia is defending it quite comfortably.
Tzeng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bataglia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bataglia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tzeng is trying to control the action in half guard but Bataglia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bataglia pushes Tzeng off looking to stand but Tzeng dives back in and keeps control.
Bataglia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tzeng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tzeng is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bataglia tries to roll over but Tzeng keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bataglia is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Bataglia is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng'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.#SUB#
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Bataglia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bataglia is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bataglia missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bataglia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tzeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard.
Tzeng is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Tzeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bataglia sprawls well. Bataglia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tzeng.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. 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.
Tzeng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tzeng there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Bataglia scores with a nice strike.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Bataglia scores with a three punch combo!
Tzeng misses with a takedown
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bataglia throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzeng.
Tzeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia connects with a body shot that sends Tzeng's belly button to the back.
Tzeng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bataglia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Tzeng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzeng tries for a takedown but Bataglia circles away easily
and Bataglia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tzeng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Tzeng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bataglia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tzeng is in Bataglia's guard.
Bataglia is looking to stand up but Tzeng isn't so interested in that idea.
Bataglia is trying to keep Tzeng in close. #T3#
Tzeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bataglia looking for a sweep. Not yet Bataglia, not yet.
Bataglia wants to get back to his feet but Tzeng passes into half guard.
Bataglia tries to get to full guard but Tzeng has control of the leg.
Bataglia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tzeng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Tzeng sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tzeng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bataglia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage.
Tzeng wants to take a breather but Bataglia is having none of it. #SUB#
Bataglia is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Tzeng misses with a takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tzeng is defended easily by Bataglia.
Bataglia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tzeng's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Bataglia gets caught napping as Tzeng dives in and scores a takedown. Bataglia manages to retain guard.
Bataglia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bataglia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tzeng stacks Bataglia 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 Tzeng!#SUB#
Tzeng is trying to get an arm triangle but Bataglia is defending well. #T2#
Tzeng is staying tight to Bataglia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bataglia is trying to get back to half guard.
Bataglia is trying to buck Tzeng off.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bataglia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tzeng trying to control the position but Bataglia is working away. #T3##SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bataglia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Bataglia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bataglia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bataglia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bataglia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tzeng off and has taken his back!#T4#
Tzeng tries to escape but Bataglia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tzeng looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Tzeng fending off the submission attempt from Bataglia.
Bataglia doesn't have the hooks in and Tzeng manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
Bataglia controlling Tzeng's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shu Fang Tzeng's cut.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bataglia cracks a nice hook into Tzeng's ribs.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Tzeng ducks down to avoid it.
Bataglia scores with a jab.
Tzeng shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tzeng shoots in but Bataglia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. 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.
Bataglia misses with a wild body shot.
Tzeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bataglia pinned against the cage. Bataglia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bataglia slips a straight right by Tzeng.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bataglia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tzeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Bataglia.
Tzeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tzeng shoots and misses
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia connects with the punch.
Tzeng misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzeng shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tzeng throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Bataglia. No joy for Tzeng on that attempt. #T3#
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up with Bataglia, looking for a takedown. Tzeng pushes Bataglia against the cage but Bataglia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Tzeng walks into a straight right hand from Bataglia.
Tzeng throws a leg kick
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Tzeng wants to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a one-two to the body.
Tzeng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tzeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bataglia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with an outside leg kick.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Tzeng misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bataglia 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Barao rushes Bataglia and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bataglia breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barao.
Barao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bataglia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Barao saw that one coming.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Barao closes the distance and clinches.
Barao misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barao has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barao.
Bataglia scores with a shot to the side of Barao's head. #BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bataglia swings for the body but Barao moves out of range. #T1#
Barao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bataglia. That did some damage!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bataglia wants to break free but Barao has control.
Barao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Barao counters with a nice leg kick.
Barao takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Barao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barao wants to clinch
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barao tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Barao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barao. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barao throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barao throws a lazy head kick
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Barao.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Barao ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.#T4#
Barao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Barao avoids them all with ease.
Barao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barao blocks a jab.
Barao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barao defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand.
Barao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Barao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barao 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 Bataglia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bataglia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Barao avoids it with no problem.
Bataglia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barao on the side of the head.
Barao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barao slips a jab from Bataglia.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barao throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barao tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Barao tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia stalks Barao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barao's face. Barao staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bataglia lands a really nice looking cross but Barao seems unphased.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barao. #CL#
Barao has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Barao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dantas Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bataglia cracks Barao with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
Barao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia throws a right hand that misses
and Barao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barao throws a sloppy body shot
and Barao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Barao stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Barao closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Bataglia.
Barao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bataglia thuds his right hand into Barao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barao drops his hands momentarily and Bataglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Barao throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barao with a body shot.#CL#
Barao drives through and clinches with Bataglia against the cage. #BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barao throws a wild body kick that Bataglia sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Barao moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia misses with a wild body shot.
Barao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bataglia lands with a hook. Barao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Barao closes the distance and pushes Bataglia back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao keeps control of Bataglia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bataglia lands a shoulder strike.
Barao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bataglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1##BC2#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bataglia jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bataglia misses with a two punch combination.
Barao moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Barao connects with an inside leg kick.
Barao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barao. #T2#
Bataglia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barao doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
Barao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bataglia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bataglia managing to block the knees to the body from Barao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Barao breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Barao, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Barao lands a high kick!
Barao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barao.
Dantas Barao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barao counters with a good low kick that Bataglia was not able to check.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Barao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barao lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Barao off the cage and back into range.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barao was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Barao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Barao's head but Barao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bataglia.
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!
Some wild striking there from Barao.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorenzo Bataglia.
I've got Bataglia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
Dantas Barao spoke after the fight, saying 'I luhhh you myke'.

Event: BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bataglia blocks the body kick.
Rambo throws a nice looking combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bataglia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rambo misses with a kick to the body.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rambo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rambo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rambo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rambo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Bataglia needs to keep his hands up - Rambo had a free shot at his head there.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Rambo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Rambo counters with a straight right hand.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Bataglia. Beautiful body shot.
Rambo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A right-left combo lands from Bataglia. #ROC2#Rambo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rambo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rambo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rambo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a big right hand! Oh Rambo is in trouble here! Bataglia follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!

Event: BFC 13: Olstein Vs. The Blade
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bataglia scores with a nice head shot.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Thinkshisfunny moves out of range.
Thinkshisfunny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thinkshisfunny takes one on the button.
A left lands for Bataglia.
Bataglia cracks Thinkshisfunny with a good jab.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Thinkshisfunny with a series of wild strikes but Thinkshisfunny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia jabs Thinkshisfunny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thinkshisfunny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thinkshisfunny with the counter takedown but Bataglia avoids it easily.#T1#
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thinkshisfunny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thinkshisfunny moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bataglia throws a jab when Thinkshisfunny was well out of range.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Bataglia digs a good body shot into Thinkshisfunny's ribs.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Thinkshisfunny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bataglia, as that shot connected. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bataglia.
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thinkshisfunny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thinkshisfunny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bataglia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bataglia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thinkshisfunny slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thinkshisfunny in his tracks.
Bataglia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bataglia misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Thinkshisfunny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bataglia's guard.
Thinkshisfunny being controlled here momentarily.
Thinkshisfunny throwing strikes from guard but Bataglia blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thinkshisfunny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Bataglia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bataglia tests Thinkshisfunny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny slips under a jab.
Bataglia lands with a right hand. #T1#
Bataglia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.
Thinkshisfunny needs to keep his hands up - Bataglia had a free shot at his head there.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Thinkshisfunny moves out of range.
Thinkshisfunny with the counter takedown but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia lands with a cross.
Bataglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thinkshisfunny can do to turn this around?
Bataglia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thinkshisfunny's hands.
Bataglia throws a hook but Thinkshisfunny blocks it.#T2#
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bataglia throws a right and a left that Thinkshisfunny avoids nicely.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Thinkshisfunny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia takes a swing at Thinkshisfunny's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thinkshisfunny.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
Bataglia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Bataglia does it's job there.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range of the strikes.
And Thinkshisfunny tries to counter it with a takedown but Bataglia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Bataglia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thinkshisfunny. Thinkshisfunny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Thinkshisfunny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thinkshisfunny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Bataglia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thinkshisfunny slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thinkshisfunny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thinkshisfunny is just out of range.
Thinkshisfunny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Thinkshisfunny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bataglia thuds his right hand into Thinkshisfunny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thinkshisfunny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Bataglia connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Thinkshisfunny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Bataglia misses with a series of wild punches.
Thinkshisfunny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bataglia defends it well.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range of the strikes.
Kebab Thinkshisfunny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.#T3#
Bataglia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bataglia works Thinkshisfunny's body with a nice hook.
Thinkshisfunny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thinkshisfunny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bataglia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.#T4#
Thinkshisfunny's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bataglia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thinkshisfunny scrambles back to his feet.
Thinkshisfunny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataglia throws a hook but Thinkshisfunny blocks it.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bataglia, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Waller misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
Waller misses the shot to the body.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Waller throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Waller swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Waller.
Waller lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.
Waller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Waller blocks a jab.
Waller jabs Bataglia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waller missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waller throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waller thinking.
Bataglia cracks Waller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Waller moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target.
Bataglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Waller duly obliges. #T2#
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a straight left.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Bataglia defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Waller misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waller lands an overhand right.
Waller throws a series of punches but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waller.#T3#
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Waller.
Waller misses with a double jab.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waller with a body shot.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waller with a body shot.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Bataglia scores with a shot to the body.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Bataglia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Waller throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Waller misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bataglia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Waller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bataglia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
Waller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Waller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Waller backs off Bataglia throws a huge counter combo but Waller manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Waller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Bataglia staying out of range there.
Bataglia defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller misses with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waller misses with a looping left.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Waller misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Waller is winning the standup battle so far.
Bataglia throws a hook to the side of Waller's head but Waller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Waller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waller finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
Waller missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Waller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waller walks into a stiff left hand from Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller lands with an overhand left.
Waller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Waller cracks Bataglia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
Waller throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bataglia doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Waller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Waller misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Waller misses with a hook
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waller swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Waller looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses with a straight right.
Waller throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia is looking for the big counter here.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waller.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Waller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from Waller both land. Nice combination.
Jack Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Waller.
Bataglia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Bataglia throws out a counter right but Waller avoids it with no problem.
Waller lands with an uppercut that bounces Bataglia off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Bataglia does no damage.
Waller takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Waller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
Waller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bataglia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Waller misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waller.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waller scores with a three punch combo!
Waller misses with an uppercut. Bataglia saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bataglia tries to move into range but Waller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Waller's corner calls for a 1-2. Waller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Waller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waller misses with a shot to the body
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waller moves out of range as Bataglia strikes.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bataglia.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bataglia is just out of range.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Waller misses. #T2#
Waller misses with a right hand
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bataglia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Waller looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bataglia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waller scores with a body shot.
Waller cracks Bataglia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Waller.
Waller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Bataglia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller misses with a body punch
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Waller lands.
Waller misses the body punch
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waller takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia moves away from the strike by Waller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia misses with a few strikes there.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Bataglia ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waller.
Bataglia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack Waller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waller staying out of range there.
Waller throws a big shot that misses.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
Bataglia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Waller with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Waller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Waller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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 Jack Waller.
Well Waller 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Waller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Waller made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC KO 2 - Havoc vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Sparrow fails with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparrow misses with a takedown
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bataglia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparrow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparrow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia lands a jab to Sparrow's midsection.
Sparrow looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.
Sparrow 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jack Sparrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Bataglia. #T1#
Sparrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparrow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sparrow tries for a takedown but Bataglia circles away easily
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Sparrow misses with a takedown attempt
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sparrow misses with a takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bataglia stuns Sparrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
Sparrow is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Sparrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparrow with a poor takedown
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Sparrow is rocked!
Bataglia throws a monster overhand right that drops Sparrow! Bataglia follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!

Event: HFC Tournament Finals
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Stenburg counters with a crisp one two that drops Bataglia! Stenburg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bataglia to his feet! Bataglia is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenburg throws a series of punches but Bataglia moves out of range.
Stenburg throws a right and a left that Bataglia avoids nicely.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Stenburg is out of range.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenburg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenburg thinking.
Stenburg wants to clinch.
Stenburg scores with a hook to the body. Bataglia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Bataglia circles away.
Stenburg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenburg moves in looking to clinch but Bataglia pushes him off.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bataglia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenburg at a distance.
Stenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch up
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia swings widly with a right hand
and Stenburg counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target. #CL2#
Stenburg rushes Bataglia and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg dives in and grabs Bataglia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataglia pushes down on Stenburg's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Stenburg misses.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Hale Stenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bataglia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stenburg darts in trying to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia takes a swing at Stenburg's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Bataglia tries to keep at a distance but Stenburg has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
A short uppercut from Bataglia. #BC#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bataglia 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.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Bataglia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenburg.
Stenburg throws a counter combo.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##CL2#
Stenburg has closed the distance and engaged Bataglia in a clinch.
Stenburg is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bataglia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bataglia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bataglia breaks from the clinch.
Stenburg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bataglia counters with a left and a right that stings Stenburg.
Stenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenburg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stenburg wants to clinch but Bataglia slips to the side
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bataglia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bataglia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hale Stenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bataglia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Stenburg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenburg closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Stenburg is looking to clinch.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bataglia lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Bataglia back into the cage.
Bataglia is trying to break the clinch but Stenburg is controlling him.#BC#
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Bataglia moves out of range. #T1#
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bataglia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bataglia connects with a single shot there.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stenburg fails to land the takedown.
Stenburg moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Stenburg moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenburg takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Stenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenburg tries to clinch up.
Bataglia thuds a left hand into Stenburg's body.
Stenburg wants to clinch up but Bataglia keeps it at a distance.
Stenburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenburg.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Stenburg moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combo that has Stenburg backing up. Stenburg nods at Bataglia to acknowledge 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!
Stenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bataglia circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bataglia scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenburg fails to land the takedown.
Bataglia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenburg is looking to clinch.
Stenburg misses with a hook to the body
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Stenburg.
Bataglia connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Jab by Bataglia.
Stenburg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenburg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bataglia swings for the body but Stenburg moves out of range. #CL2#
Stenburg forces Bataglia back against the cage and clinches.
Stenburg presses Bataglia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Bataglia.
Stenburg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bataglia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bataglia controls his hands.
Bataglia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenburg looking to stall.
Bataglia tries to throw a body punch but Stenburg avoids it by throwing Bataglia back against the cage.
Bataglia lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenburg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bataglia is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia 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#
Stenburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bataglia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bataglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenburg can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Stenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bataglia lands a nice hook to Stenburg's body. Stenburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stenburg lands a jab-cross combination.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Stenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia cracks Stenburg with an open hand slap.
Stenburg tries to clinch up
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Stenburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Bataglia.
Stenburg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bataglia feints a jab promting Stenburg to slip. Bataglia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenburg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenburg closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia swings for the body but Stenburg moves out of range.
Stenburg moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenburg tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Bataglia. Beautiful body shot.
Stenburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bataglia misses the target.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stenburg has time to react.#CL2#
Stenburg darts in and clinches Bataglia up against the cage.
Stenburg misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stenburg wants to clinch up but Bataglia keeps it at a distance.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Stenburg tries to clinch up
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia throws a jab when Stenburg was well out of range.
Bataglia keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenburg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bataglia.#T4#
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Stenburg wants to clinch
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Hale Stenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Bataglia.
Stenburg is looking to clinch but Bataglia is avoiding it.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Stenburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bataglia 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC Tournament Rd. 3
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Chow fails to land the takedown.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bataglia scores with a jab.
Chow with a poor takedown
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Chow has his takedown stuffed
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Chow.
Chow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bataglia avoids it really well and circles away.
Chow shoots in for a takedown but Bataglia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow shoots for a double leg takedown but Bataglia sprawls well. He's pushed Chow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Chow has a takedown stuffed.
Young Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chow misses with a takedown
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chow shoots in for a takedown but Bataglia shows good takedown defense.
Chow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bataglia avoids it really well and circles away.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chow shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bataglia connects with a right hand. Chow shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chow closes the distance and clinches up with Bataglia, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes Bataglia against the cage but Bataglia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bataglia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chow wants to clinch
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Chow is rocked!#T2#
Chow tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Bataglia counters with a crisp right that sends Chow to the canvas! Bataglia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!

Event: #1 Series 135/145
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Dunn tries to move into range but Bataglia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dunn looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dunn in his tracks.
Bataglia 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.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn darts in looking for a takedown but Bataglia gets double underhooks and turns Dunn into the cage.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt - Bataglia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunn shoots and misses
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bataglia lands a jab.#ROC2#
Dunn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn with a poor takedown
and Bataglia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Dunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bataglia cracks Dunn's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Dunn slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Bataglia can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia!

Event: HFC - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 03, 2020

#R1#
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodoo.
Bataglia misses with a body shot
and Woodoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Woodoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woodoo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bataglia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Woodoo pushes Bataglia away with a front kick.
Woodoo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Woodoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woodoo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bataglia misses with a hook. Woodoo ducked under it nicely.
Woodoo throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Woodoo throws a nice head kick!
Woodoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woodoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Woodoo lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Woodoo misses the target.
Woodoo throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
Woodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Woodoo.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Woodoo counters with a one-two to the body.
Bataglia swings for the body but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo tries to score with a low kick but Bataglia moves his leg out of the way.
Woodoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia scores with a punch to the head.
Woodoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Woodoo backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Woodoo is rocked!
Woodoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bataglia is looking to counter punch.
Woodoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bataglia finish him?
Bataglia throws a hook but Woodoo blocks it.
Bataglia looks to land a left hand but Woodoo moved out of range nicely.
Woodoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Woodoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a right hand
and Woodoo counters with a good low kick that Bataglia was not able to check. #T3#
Woodoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Woodoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woodoo ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Woodoo throws a series of punches but Bataglia avoids them all with ease.
Bataglia dodges the punch combination from Woodoo.
Woodoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bataglia. That did some damage!
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodoo slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woodoo throws a fast counter high kick but Bataglia manages to duck under it in time.
Bataglia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodoo lands with a nice body punch.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Woodoo throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woodoo lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been informed that Woodoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Woodoo is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bataglia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woodoo.
Woodoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Woodoo.
Woodoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Bataglia blocks a head kick by Woodoo.
Bataglia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Woodoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Woodoo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Waampa Woodoo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodoo.
Woodoo misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Woodoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bataglia rather than just go for the knockout.
Woodoo misses with a two punch combination.
Woodoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bataglia throws a hook but Woodoo avoids it easily.
Waampa Woodoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodoo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Woodoo throws a lazy head kick
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodoo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bataglia if he has to take too many more of those.
Woodoo misses with a combination
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bataglia! Woodoo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!

Event: QFC Tournament 947 Round 2
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bataglia swivels and escapes.
Bataglia scores with a hook to the body. Da Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bataglia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Souza under the eye.#T1#
Bataglia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bataglia cracks Da Souza with a good jab.
Bataglia throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Da Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Da Souza controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bataglia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Souza trying to control but Bataglia is working from the bottom. #T2#
Da Souza advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Da Souza is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bataglia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Da Souza gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bataglia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Da Souza lets go of the hold and Bataglia can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyago Da Souza!

Event: QFC Tournament 947 Round 1
Date: Jan 16, 2020

#R1#
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. De Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bataglia avoids them all with ease.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Oliveira.
No joy there for De Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Oliveira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bataglia eats them both and turns towards De Oliveira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Oliveira lands a two punch combo.
De Oliveira throws a combination that misses
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand.
De Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Bataglia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bataglia closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bataglia digs a right hand into De Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Oliveira's gas tank.
Bataglia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bataglia is working De Oliveira over against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bataglia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Bataglia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bataglia! But no joy.
De Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a left and a right that stings De Oliveira. #ROC2#
De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh De Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bataglia lands with a right hand.
De Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia scores with a counter punch that sends De Oliveira to the canvas! Bataglia smells blood - he's punishing De Oliveira with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! De Oliveira has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!

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