Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Strickland lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Strickland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Strickland blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is leaning against Strickland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strickland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa tries to work over Strickland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strickland's elbow.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa works on Strickland's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Strickland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa pushes Strickland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Sean Strickland has been cut.#T2#
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Strickland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strickland's gas tank.
Strickland is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Strickland into the cage.
Barbosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Strickland slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Strickland throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strickland finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Barbosa throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland lands with a right hand.
Strickland misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Strickland fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Strickland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strickland has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strickland prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Strickland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strickland's gas tank.
Strickland is trying to stall.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa checks a low kick from Strickland.
Strickland throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Strickland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Strickland throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa lands a head shot.#CUT2#Sean Strickland's cut is getting worse.
Barbosa swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Strickland blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Strickland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a low kick, right behind Strickland 's knee.
Strickland misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strickland's knee momentarily.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Strickland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Strickland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strickland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strickland throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.#KD2#
Barbosa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strickland sprawling to the canvas! Strickland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barbosa finish him?!
Oh Strickland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa jabs Strickland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Strickland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Strickland's ribcage. Strickland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa works on Strickland's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that drops Strickland! The killer instinct kicks in and Barbosa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with the head strike. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbosa takes a step back to recover.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick. #T4#
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Barbosa cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee blocking some punches.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Lee. #T2#
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee blocking some punches.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Lee.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Knees to the body from Lee.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face. #T4#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barbosa throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Jab by Lee.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Lee catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.#T1#
Barbosa takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lee has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lee lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Barbosa's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Lee prevents a body shot from Barbosa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Robson cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Robson misses.
Robson catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to 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!
Barbosa throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson misses with a double jab. #T2#
Robson misses with a low kick.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Robson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Robson blocks the leg kick.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa with a hook.
Robson digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Robson throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robson is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robson misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
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 Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robson in his tracks.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa slips a jab from Robson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Robson checks it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson. #T1#
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Barbosa misses
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Robson avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa wants to clinch but Robson slips to the side
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Robson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Robson walks into a jab.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa jabs Robson right on the nose. Robson blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robson works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa jabs at Robson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Robson 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.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
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 Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa cracks Robson with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson misses the jab.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Robson in a clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short left from Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Robson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Robson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Robson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it. #T1#
Robson lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa sizes up Robson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson 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 Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Robson lands a head shot.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Robson moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Robson.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Robson checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a low kick.#T3#
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#T4#
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Robson stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Robson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick lands for Robson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson misses with the combination.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Robson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robson is out of range and Barbosa settles back down.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa'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!
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Robson.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa slips a jab from Robson.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbosa 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 Robson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Robson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Robson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson slips under a jab.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robson rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Robson's body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Robson has knocked Barbosa down with a huge combo! Robson steps away and waves a wobbly Barbosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Robson.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch. #T3#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with the head strike. #BC#
Robson breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Robson is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
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!
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a three punch combo that has Barbosa backing up. Barbosa nods at Robson to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Jab by Robson.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a one two! Robson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A big left from Robson misses.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Robson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away. #T3#
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Robson's ribs.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Barbosa tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
Robson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Robson.
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 Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robson slips under a jab.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robson slips a straight right by Barbosa.#T1#
Robson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa tries to work over Robson's front leg with a kick but Robson checks it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Robson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.#T2#
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Robson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
A jab from Robson misses.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Robson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Robson misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Barbosa has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Robson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Robson throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Robson's head back.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Robson's belly button to the back.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Robson misses with a straight right.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Robson takes one on the button.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Robson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Nice shot lands for Robson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Robson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Baldomir Barbosa in that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa jabs at Robson's body.
You can see that Barbosa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Robson's knee but Robson avoids it well.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Robson jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Robson.
Robson takes one on the button.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
As Barbosa backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Robson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Barbosa throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Robson's head.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robson wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Robson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oliver Robson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Romero 's defenses.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero checks a low kick from Barbosa.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Romero tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Romero misses.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero .
Romero walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Barbosa cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero .
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Romero slips under a jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa works Romero 's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Romero .
Romero throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa slips a jab from Romero .
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Romero 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romero punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Romero .
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa slips a jab from Romero .
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Romero misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Romero misses its target.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romero 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Romero 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#
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Romero .
Romero throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Romero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero .
Barbosa connects with a leg kick.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romero tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
A big left from Romero misses.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Romero 's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Romero 's knee but Romero avoids it well. #T1#
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Barbosa.#CL2#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.#T2#
Romero throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Romero slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Barbosa has Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Romero 's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Romero misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero working aggressively here.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa is working Hall over against the cage.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
Hall working aggressively here.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Barbosa works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Hall looks winded!
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#CL#
Barbosa pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Barbosa.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Barbosa is working Hall over against the cage.#T2##BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Barbosa cracks Hall with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hall falls to his knees and Barbosa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
A victorious Baldomir Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1001 Karim v Herbert
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Brooks shoots in.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa blocks a jab.#CL#
Brooks has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
A short left from Brooks.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbosa has double underhooks. #T1#
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks is working Barbosa over against the cage.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barbosa uses from the top position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing Barbosa from standing up.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.#T2#
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to get up but he can't break Brooks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Brooks lands with a right hand.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Brooks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa jabs at Brooks's body.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brooks under the eye.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Brooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Brooks shoots in.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Barbosa cracks Brooks with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Brooks.#T4#
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Brooks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brooks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head. #BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
Brooks misses the jab.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks misses with a left hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
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 Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Barbosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Barbosa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks is trying to drag Barbosa to the mat but Barbosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks has Barbosa pressed against the cage.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks. #T1##BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brooks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Brooks swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Brooks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Eric Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbosa.
A short right from Barbosa.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Brooks lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a body shot. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Brooks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brooks. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working Brooks over against the cage.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand. #T1#
Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Brooks's head back.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Brooks's head.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Brooks 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!
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Brooks's body.#T2#
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Barbosa cracks Brooks on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brooks falls backwards against the cage. Barbosa follows up with more strikes that drop Brooks to his knees. Barbosa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brooks! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jackson scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson 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.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa slips a jab from Jackson.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Barbosa is stalling here. #T1#
Barbosa tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it. #T2#
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
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!
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
As Jackson backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Barbosa scores with a hook.#T2#
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson 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.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Barbosa.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Barbosa defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.#CL#
Barbosa has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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 Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
River misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Nice body kick from River.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
River moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#T1#
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into River's body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
River shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
River misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent River's takedown attempt.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with the head strike. #TD2#
River has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
River tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no River has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but River connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
River checks the leg kick.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
River clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
River scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Barbosa tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from River.
River misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #T2#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
River stalls.
River tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River is breathing heavily.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.#T3#
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
River blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
River is trying to stall.
Barbosa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa. #T4#
River throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa slips under a jab from River.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa jabs at River's body.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by River.
River blocks a jab.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Barbosa defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River looking to control but instead Barbosa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barbosa pushes River off looking to stand but River dives back in and keeps control.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa taking some punishment here, with River in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Barbosa trying to control here.
River trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barbosa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River takes a shot to the head.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
River misses with a body punch.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
River looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa 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.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
That kick from River tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
River throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through River's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
River displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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 Baldomir Barbosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
A relieved looking Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Helpmann thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Helpmann ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.#T1#
Helpmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helpmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helpmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helpmann on the side of the head.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Helpmann.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Helpmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa 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!
Helpmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A good leg kick by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa sizes up Helpmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Helpmann feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helpmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Helpmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helpmann takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Helpmann, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Barbosa digs a good hook to Helpmann's 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!
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helpmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Helpmann moves out of range easily.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
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 Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Helpmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helpmann lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa 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.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Helpmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Helpmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range. #T2#
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helpmann just manages to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a head kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Helpmann counters with a head kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann 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. 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#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helpmann is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann lands with a nice body kick.
Helpmann misses with a straight right.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helpmann. That one must have hurt.
Barbosa throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa cracks Helpmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Helpmann slips a jab from Barbosa.#T1#
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Helpmann should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helpmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helpmann throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Helpmann.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Helpmann scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Helpmann seems unphased.
Helpmann jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helpmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Helpmann misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
Well Helpmann 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A very excited looking Robert Helpmann made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camble.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Camble.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Camble fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camble scores with a jab.
Camble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Camble avoids the punch easily.
Camble lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Camble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Camble.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Camble.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camble throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Camble.
The fighters circling - Camble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Camble.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camble, as that shot connected.
Camble scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mike Camble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Camble scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Camble's head but Camble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camble digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Camble misses with a looping right.
Camble loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Camble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Camble catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Camble misses with a hook
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Camble. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camble throws a right hand that misses
and Camble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Camble misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
Camble throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa works Camble's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Camble throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Camble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Camble connects with a jab.
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Camble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Camble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Camble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camble scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Camble throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. #T1#
Camble misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.#TD#
Camble shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa is trying to stand.
Camble thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
Camble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camble 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.
Camble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Camble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Camble drops an elbow to the side of Barbosa's head. #SUB#
Camble 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.
Camble working Barbosa over with strikes.
Camble is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbosa reverses the position - he's now on top in Camble's guard. #T3#
Camble trying to control the position here.
Camble has a closed guard, preventing Barbosa from standing up.
Camble pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Camble had control of the position.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camble is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Camble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camble keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camble looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Camble misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Camble connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Mike Camble will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Camble looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
No joy there for Camble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa moves out of range as Camble strikes.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camble shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Camble lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Camble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#T1#
Camble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camble throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Camble works the jab nicely.
Mike Camble is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Camble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camble scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Camble.
Camble throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camble thinking. #T2#
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camble.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camble tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Good shot there by Camble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Camble knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target. #T3#
Camble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
Camble shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Camble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Camble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Camble misses.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Camble misses.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camble throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Camble connects with a jab.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camble.
Camble misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
Camble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camble tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.

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 Mike Camble.
Well Camble 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Camble!
Mike Camble got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Van-Plant moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Van-Plant didn't see that one coming.
Van-Plant slips a jab from Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Van-Plant ducks down to avoid it.
Van-Plant 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.#TD#
Van-Plant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van-Plant is in Barbosa's guard.
Van-Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Van-Plant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van-Plant but great work by Barbosa.
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!#SU2#
Barbosa decides to stand back up. Barbosa steps back and let's Van-Plant get back to his feet.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Van-Plant has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Van-Plant with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Van-Plant closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Van-Plant pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van-Plant.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Van-Plant wants to clinch
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa leaves Van-Plant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van-Plant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Van-Plant ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa pushes Van-Plant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Van-Plant controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van-Plant is breathing heavily.
Barbosa cracks Van-Plant with a good jab.#T3#
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van-Plant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Van-Plant goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van-Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Van-Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Van-Plant's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Van-Plant didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van-Plant slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Van-Plant fails to land the takedown.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Van-Plant shoots in.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Van-Plant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van-Plant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van-Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Van-Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Van-Plant crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Van-Plant back to his feet!#ROC2#Van-Plant is rocked!
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Van-Plant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Van-Plant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Van-Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Van-Plant avoids it with no problem.
Van-Plant seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily#KD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Van-Plant toppling to the canvas! Van-Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!#T1#
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van-Plant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van-Plant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A low kick from Van-Plant is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant staying out of range there.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van-Plant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Van-Plant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Van-Plant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Van-Plant misses with a wild combination.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Van-Plant has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Van-Plant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van-Plant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Van-Plant toppling to the canvas! Van-Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van-Plant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Van-Plant attempts a counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa drops Van-Plant with a big left hand! Van-Plant is injured, injured bad! Barbosa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Baldomir Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Sully tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes.
We've been hearing reports that Sully has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sully misses with a double jab.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Sully keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa jabs Sully to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Sully is rocked!
BOOM! Barbosa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sully. Sully tries to recover but Barbosa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sully lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
An out of breath Baldomir Barbosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jake Sully was interviewed post fight and said 'In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself.'.

Event: GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa. #CL#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steve's efforts to push away.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Barbosa has the dominant position.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Barbosa is pushing Steve up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Barbosa letting Steve take a breather here.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve working aggressively here. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range. #T2#
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa cracks Steve with a good jab.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve 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!
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Barbosa takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Steve sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve with a nice cross.
Steve moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. #CL#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a knee to the head.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Steve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
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 Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steve 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.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Barbosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steve.
Steve swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Barbosa cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baldomir Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.#T1#
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Steve is breathing heavily.#T2#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steve looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body. #T3#
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Steve blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Steve has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Steve prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Steve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve being controlled against the cage.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
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!
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Steve settles back down.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
A relieved looking Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nik blocks a jab.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Nik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nik staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Nik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nik misses with a two punch combination.
Nik throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nik catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Nik circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nik throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nik.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik. #CL2#
Nik has managed to clinch.
Nik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Nik tightens his grip and picks Barbosa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbosa manages to land in guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Nik 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.
Nik trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nik connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nik landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Barbosa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nik throws out the jab.
Nik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.#CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Nik. Nik maintains the clinch.
Nik is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Nik wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbosa as Nik tries to tie him up.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Nik misses with the head strike.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik wants a takedown but no success here.
Nik looking for a takedown.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Nik prevents a body shot from Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Nik takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nik.
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 Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nik misses with a body punch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nik tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nik looking for a takedown.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nik can turn it around.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nik taking a breather.
Nik misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik controlling the action here for a moment.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nik. #T1##BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Nik throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Nik circles away and keeps his distance.
Nik cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Nik manages to avoid it.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Nik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Nik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nik.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niks head.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Barbosa.
Nik blocking some punches. #TD2#
Nik lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nik passes to full mount!
Nik looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Barbosa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nik thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Nik thowing shots but they're missing.
Nik landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Nik pushes him away.
The referee warns Barbosa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nik lands a heavy elbow.
Nik lands a big shot there that rocks Barbosa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Nik.
Nik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nik throwing strikes here but Barbosa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nik postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Nik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbosa!
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nik wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Nik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barbosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nik in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends. #T1#
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Nik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barbosa prevents Nik from improving position.
Barbosa wants to control but Nik postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa jabs Nik right on the nose. Nik blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Jab by Barbosa.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa lunges at Nik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nik's hand.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Nik's head back.
Nik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Nik. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Nik digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Nik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Nik tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Nik is stalling here.
Nik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbosa as Nik tries to tie him up.
Nik tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nik blocking some punches. #TD2#
Nik gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nik wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Nik slips a nice elbow through Barbosa's hands, connecting with Barbosa's forehead.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa tries to kick Nik off in order to stand up. Nik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
Nik is working Barbosa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barbosa is not content to let Nik control the position.
Nik tries to move to mount but Barbosa blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Nik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nik with the ground and pound but Barbosa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A relieved looking Aleks Nik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa slips a jab from Costeau.
Costeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costeau staying out of range there.
Costeau blocks a jab.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Costeau counters with a good low kick that Barbosa was not able to check.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Costeau moves out of range.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Costeau finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Barbosa throws a hook but Costeau blocks it.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Costeau is looking for the big counter here.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costeau connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Nice shot by Costeau.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Costeau blocks the low kick.
Costeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Costeau defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costeau.
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!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Costeau lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Costeau takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
Barbosa takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Costeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Costeau to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Costeau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Costeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Costeau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Costeau takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costeau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Costeau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau 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#
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Costeau throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Costeau.
Costeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Costeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A little jabbing left from Costeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costeau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Costeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Costeau throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Costeau throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costeau blocks a jab.
A left lands for Costeau.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Costeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Costeau ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Costeau gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costeau thinking.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costeau doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Costeau cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Costeau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Costeau lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Costeau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Costeau throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Costeau connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costeau.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Costeau. #T4#
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Costeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Costeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws a hook but Costeau blocks it.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
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#
Costeau slips under a jab from Barbosa.
It seemed like Costeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Costeau moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Costeau.
Costeau connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Costeau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau scoring well with a low kick there.
Costeau tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Costeau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.#T1#
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Costeau throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Costeau finds it's target.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costeau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Costeau counters with a head kick.
Costeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Costeau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costeau connects with the punch.#T3#
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Costeau.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costeau misses with a looping right.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa. #T4#
Costeau tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Costeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Costeau saw that one coming.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Costeau is looking for the big counter here.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
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!
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Costeau.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Costeau.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Costeau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costeau 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau!
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sirakanian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian scores with a jab.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Sirakanian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it well.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa blocks a jab.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Sirakanian - just one landing.
Sirakanian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Sirakanian. #T1#
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sirakanian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakanian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Sirakanian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Sirakanian throws out a powerful jab.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.#T2#
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirakanian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirakanian catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sirakanian throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sirakanian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirakanian scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Barbosa cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Sirakanian punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Sirakanian lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Sirakanian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Sirakanian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakanian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirakanian can pounce on him.
Sirakanian scores with a hook.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Sirakanian misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Narek Sirakanian's cut even more.
Barbosa 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Sirakanian misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa moves out of range as Sirakanian strikes.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range. #T1#
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirakanian under the eye.
Barbosa clobbers Sirakanian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.#ROC#Sirakanian is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Narek Sirakanian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a huge left! Sirakanian is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barbosa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sirakanian from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:87
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Tripp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Tripp's body.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Tripp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tripp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tripp misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa backing away here, and Tripp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tripp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Tripp counters with a low kick, right behind Barbosa 's knee.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa catches Tripp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tripp's hands.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Tripp is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up CJ Tripp's cut even more.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tripp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tripp is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tripp right on the button. Tripp goes down! Barbosa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barbosa gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa slips a jab from Lee.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.#T2#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Barbosa looks winded!
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Barbosa's ribcage.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
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!
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Barbosa's ribcage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa'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.#R2#
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee with a knee to the head. #T4#
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee lands a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a right hand #KD#
and Lee counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barbosa! Lee lets Barbosa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee. #KD#
Lee lands a big right hand that sends Barbosa crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves Barbosa back to his feet!#T1#
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Lee slips under a jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Lee feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Lee.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Lee counters by clinching up. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa. #T4#
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
A pretty intense looking Jimmy Lee took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Sinclair scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sinclair momentarily.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Barbosa gets caught flat footed, as Sinclair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sinclair is standing up over Barbosa. Barbosa looks to escape but Sinclair dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Barbosa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa tries to escape but Sinclair is in control. #SUB#
Sinclair wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbosa, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sinclair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Barbosa tries to escape but Sinclair is in control.
Barbosa dodges the ground and pound from Sinclair.
Sinclair trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Barbosa defending against the ground and pound.
Sinclair in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sinclair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sinclair throwing strikes but Barbosa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Barbosa trying to control the action but Sinclair is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Barbosa decides to stand back up. Barbosa steps back and let's Sinclair get back to his feet.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair misses with a hook
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a body shot.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sinclair defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sinclair off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Sinclair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
Sinclair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Sinclair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sinclair tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Sinclair appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Itchy Sinclair 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#
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Sinclair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sinclair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice combination there by Sinclair.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinclair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Sinclair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Sinclair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Sinclair ducks down to avoid it.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Sinclair was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sinclair misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
It looked like Sinclair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Sinclair.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sinclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sinclair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sinclair jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbosa 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.
Sinclair misses with a double jab. #T2#
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sinclair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Sinclair counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinclair misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Sinclair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.#T3#
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Sinclair throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sinclair darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa cracks Sinclair with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Barbosa.#TD#
Sinclair is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sinclair seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Sinclair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Sinclair passes to full mount! #SUB#
Sinclair jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barbosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barbosa and Sinclair has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sinclair is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Sinclair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Sinclair.
Sinclair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sinclair misses.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinclair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sinclair takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Sinclair shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barbosa eats them both and turns towards Sinclair to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses. #TD#
Sinclair drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair postures up and lands a big shot to Barbosa's brow. #T2#
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair 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.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Sinclair.
Sinclair works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Sinclair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Sinclair counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Sinclair advances to half guard. #T4#
Sinclair seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sinclair wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Sinclair.
Sinclair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Sinclair'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.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Sinclair stalling.

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 Itchy Sinclair.
I think Sinclair 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa scores with a jab. Curtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis 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.
Curtis scores with a three punch combo!
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa slips a jab from Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Curtis counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Curtis throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily. #T1#
Barbosa takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily. #CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Curtis tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
A big right from Barbosa misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.#CL#
Curtis clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Curtis.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the cage.
A short right from Curtis. #T3#
Barbosa tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Curtis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.#T4#
Barbosa jabs at Curtis's body.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Curtis instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Curtis.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curtis lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa. #T3#
Good body shot from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. #BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Curtis avoiding damage.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Curtis throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Curtis takes the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis wants to stall.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Barbosa is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Curtis tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Barbosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa presses Curtis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Curtis.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa throws a hook but Curtis avoids it 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 Darry Curtis.
Well Curtis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 143
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Jinx's legs.
Jinx takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jinx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Jinx circles away.
Jinx circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jinx on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jinx.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Jinx checks it.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Jinx throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Jinx.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Jinx saw that one coming.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jinx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab when Jinx was well out of range.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Jinx's ribs.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jinx lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx 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.
Jinx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jinx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jinx misses with a low kick.
Jinx digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Jinx is having none of it.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Jinx's head.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jinx.
Jinx finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jinx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jinx slips a jab from Barbosa.
Jinx lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jinx.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Jinx moved out of range.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Jinx's defenses.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Jinx cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Jinx.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jinx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jinx tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Jinx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Jinx moves out of range.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Jinx pushes him off.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Jinx lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jinx. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jinx.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Jinx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Jinx counters with a straight right hand.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
That kick from Jinx tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa throws a jab when Jinx was well out of range.
Jinx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Jinx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Jinx is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Barbosa misses
and Jinx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jinx misses the target.
Jinx with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jinx lands with an overhand left.
Jinx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Jinx moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jinx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa throws a hook but Jinx avoids it easily.
Jinx throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Jinx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Jinx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jinx.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Jinx there.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jinx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Jinx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jinx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Jinx lands with a nice body punch.
Jinx connects with an inside leg kick.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Jinx throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jinx. Jinx obviously looking to wear him down.
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jinx throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Jinx moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Jinx is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Jinx's head back.
Jinx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jinx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jinx misses with a straight left.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Jinx's head but Jinx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jinx throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jinx has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jinx misses with a looping left.
Barbosa defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Jinx counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jinx.
Barbosa throws a jab when Jinx was well out of range.
Jinx blocks a jab.
Jinx fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Jinx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Jinx misses.
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jinx.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jinx throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Jinx blocks a jab.
Jinx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Jinx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jinx lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa cracks Jinx with an open hand slap.
Barbosa throws a hook but Jinx avoids it easily.
Jinx swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa wants to slow Jinx down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Jinx stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jinx takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Jinx's leg. Jinx is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jinx connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Jinx throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Jinx lands a right hook to the body.
Jinx lands a nice looking body kick.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jinx with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.#T4#
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx misses the jab.
Jinx 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.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jinx throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jinx tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
That kick from Jinx tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jinx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa cracks Jinx with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jinx lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jinx blocks a leg kick.
Jinx appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jinx throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Jinx throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Jinx keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Jinx keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa 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.
It looked like Jinx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jinx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jinx with a nice cross.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a jab when Jinx was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Jinx.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Jinx connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa throws a low kick but Jinx moves out of range easily.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jinx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jinx looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Jinx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch. #BC#
Jinx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jinx scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinx catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leroy Jinx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jinx throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jinx takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Barbosa catches Jinx right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Jinx counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa slips a jab from Jinx.
Jinx feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Jinx coming out on top.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Jinx fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Barbosa misses. #T3#
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jinx.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jinx on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Jinx with a series of wild strikes but Jinx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jinx throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jinx doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Jinx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
letting Jinx counter with a right hand.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Jinx keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jinx. Jinx obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Jinx avoids the punch easily.
Jinx scores with a nice body 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!
Jinx keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Jinx tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
Jinx misses with a straight left.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jinx throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Jinx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Jinx uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Jinx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jinx connects with a solid leg kick.
Jinx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.

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 Leroy Jinx.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jinx, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 136
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.#T1#
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Barbosa fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barbosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
Sanchez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barbosa.
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free. #T4#
Barbosa trying to control momentarily.
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!
Barbosa has good solid back control here.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Sanchez tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Will Barbosa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanchez breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Barbosa throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Sanchez tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barbosa controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa wants to stand but Sanchez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.#T1#
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Barbosa swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Barbosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez slips a jab from Barbosa.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.

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 Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldomir Barbosa!
A pretty intense looking Baldomir Barbosa took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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

#R1#
Aleksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aleksy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksy throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Aleksy only half commits.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Aleksy pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Aleksy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksy working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aleksy's coach down at DanBills Sketchy Basement was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aleksy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Aleksy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Aleksy lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aleksy lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Aleksy can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Barbosa gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Aleksy.
Aleksy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Aleksy's ribcage. Aleksy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Aleksy. #T3#
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Aleksy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Aleksy fails to land.
Aleksy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
A short right from Aleksy.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tytus Aleksy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Aleksy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Aleksy tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aleksy moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Aleksy jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Aleksy as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksy.
Aleksy staying out of range there.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Aleksy moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Aleksy checks it.
Aleksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. #T1#
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksy throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Aleksy only half commits.
Aleksy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Aleksy counters with an inside leg kick.
Aleksy throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Aleksy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleksy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Aleksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aleksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aleksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Aleksy moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aleksy up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a right hand. #T3#
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Aleksy.
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aleksy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Aleksy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aleksy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it. #T4#
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksy works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to stall but Aleksy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa is leaning against Aleksy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aleksy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Aleksy lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aleksy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aleksy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Aleksy off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Aleksy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Aleksy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksy.
Aleksy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Aleksy tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aleksy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Aleksy moves into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Aleksy tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Aleksy controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aleksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aleksy lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aleksy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Aleksy lands a right hand.
Aleksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Aleksy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Aleksy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches. #T3#
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aleksy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Aleksy.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Aleksy - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.

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 Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Aleksy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!
A very excited looking Tytus Aleksy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been informed that Curtis 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.
Curtis is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis connects with a high kick.
Jab by Curtis.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Curtis has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Curtis presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa. #T1#
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Curtis is trying to stall.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbosa up against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Curtis.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Curtis.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow. #T3#
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Curtis being controlled against the cage.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis stalling in the clinch.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis is working Barbosa over against the cage.
A short left from Barbosa. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis'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.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbosa jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Curtis misses the jab.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Curtis only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Barbosa drops Curtis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curtis looks back up at him and smiles so Barbosa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Curtis is rocked!
Barbosa fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Curtis square on the jaw! Damn, Curtis is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prodigy .
Barbosa takes a swing at Prodigy 's ribcage but misses.
Prodigy misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Prodigy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Prodigy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Prodigy circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prodigy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa motions for Prodigy to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prodigy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prodigy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prodigy moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prodigy clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prodigy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbosa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Prodigy scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prodigy . Barbosa shrugs it off though.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Prodigy off balance momentarily.
Prodigy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prodigy misses with the combination.
Prodigy moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Prodigy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prodigy misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Prodigy throws a nice head kick!
Prodigy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Prodigy 's ribs.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up with Prodigy and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa. #TD2#
Prodigy successfully pulls guard.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Prodigy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Prodigy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prodigy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Prodigy 's legs - danger averted.
Prodigy looking to control.
Prodigy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Prodigy tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Prodigy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Kung Pao inform us that Prodigy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Prodigy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prodigy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Prodigy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Prodigy is retaining full guard.
Prodigy scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB2#
Prodigy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Prodigy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Baldomir Barbosa 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#
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prodigy throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prodigy throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Prodigy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Prodigy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Prodigy throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Prodigy circles away.
Prodigy misses with a hook
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prodigy misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Prodigy misses.
Prodigy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prodigy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prodigy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prodigy fails with the takedown.
Baldomir Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nice shot by Prodigy .
Prodigy lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Prodigy moves out of range.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Prodigy is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prodigy scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prodigy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prodigy looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Prodigy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Prodigy .
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Prodigy manages to avoid it.#CL#
Barbosa clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards. #T2#
Prodigy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prodigy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Prodigy fails to land.
Prodigy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Prodigy controls the action.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Prodigy controls the action.
Prodigy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Prodigy misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Prodigy .
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prodigy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Prodigy gets an underhook and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Prodigy controls his hands.
Prodigy prevents a body shot from Barbosa. #T3#
Prodigy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barbosa stalling the fight.
Prodigy is trying to break free.#BC2#
Prodigy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Prodigy catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa throws a hook but Prodigy avoids it easily.
Prodigy scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Prodigy . Those never looked like landing.
Prodigy digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Prodigy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prodigy defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Prodigy moved out of range.
Prodigy looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prodigy .
Prodigy lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa wants to slow Prodigy down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Barbosa takes a swing at Prodigy 's ribcage but misses.
Prodigy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Prodigy pushes him off.
Prodigy throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Prodigy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Prodigy counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Prodigy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prodigy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Prodigy .
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a straight right.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prodigy .
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prodigy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Prodigy slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa defending well as Prodigy loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Prodigy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Prodigy scores with a four punch combination!
Prodigy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prodigy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Prodigy saw that one coming.#CL#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Prodigy up against the cage.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Prodigy .
Barbosa is working Prodigy over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prodigy or not.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prodigy .
Prodigy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Prodigy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Prodigy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage. #T1#
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Prodigy .
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prodigy 's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Prodigy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Prodigy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prodigy misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prodigy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prodigy misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Prodigy .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa moves forwards but Prodigy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young Prodigy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prodigy misses with a straight right.
Prodigy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prodigy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prodigy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prodigy lands a head shot.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prodigy .
Prodigy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Prodigy .
Prodigy throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Prodigy lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Prodigy throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa cracks Prodigy with an open hand slap.
Prodigy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prodigy moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa cracks Prodigy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prodigy jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prodigy moves away.#CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Prodigy .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Prodigy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbosa down to the mat. Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barbosa throws a jab when Prodigy was well out of range.
Prodigy walks into a jab.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prodigy is defended easily by Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prodigy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prodigy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prodigy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prodigy 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prodigy duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Prodigy misses the target.
Prodigy 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prodigy scrambles back to his feet.
Prodigy swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Prodigy moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

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

#R1#
Matsuzaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa. #CL2#
Barbosa pushes Matsuzaka up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Matsuzaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.#T4#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka walks into a left hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range. #CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Matsuzaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsuzaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Matsuzaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuzaka. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Matsuzaka backing up. Matsuzaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
A nice side step and Barbosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Barbosa slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Matsuzaka had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Matsuzaka coming out on top.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Matsuzaka stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsuzaka.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.#T3#
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand right.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsuzaka up against the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa working aggressively here. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Matsuzaka breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuzaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuzaka wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
A solid body kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsuzaka throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsuzaka.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

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

#R1#
Bass misses with a left hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Bass.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Bass counters with a stiff right hand.
Bass 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.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bass off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Bass moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bass moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa catches Bass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Barbosa has Bass up against the cage in a clinch.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Barbosa tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.#T1#
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Bass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Bass misses with the head strike.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bass misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Bass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bass misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Bass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bass doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by Bass and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as Bass blocks the low kick.
Bass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bass scrambles back to his feet.
Bass lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Bass knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Bass.
A jab from Bass misses.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Bass ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Bass tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa trying to stall but Bass improves his position.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
Bass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Bass pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bass.
Bass tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Bass back against the cage.
Bass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bass looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass misses with a body punch.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Bass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Bass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass lands with a left to the head.
Bass takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa works on Bass's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Bass saw that one coming.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bass slips a jab from Barbosa.
Bass thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Bass off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bass circles away quickly and effectively.
Bass throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Bass slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Bass 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Bass circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Bass counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa swings for the body but Bass moves out of range. #T1#
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Bass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bass blocks a jab.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bass counters with a nice body kick.
Bass lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bass blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Bass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bass moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bass connects with the punch.
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Barbosa throws a hook but Bass avoids it easily.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bass scores with a nice right hand.
Bass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bass quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bass slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Bass
and Bass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Bass.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
Bass tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bass.
Bass lands a shoulder strike.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa. #BC#
Bass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bass swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Bass.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bass.
Bass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Bass moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bass misses with some punches.
Bass lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bass controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bass checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Bass moves out of range.
Bass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bass lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bass. Bass obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Bass's ribs.
Bass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bass's head.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Bass checks it.
Bass slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bass on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bass.#T1#
Bass misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Barbosa counters by clinching up.
Bass stalling the fight.
Bass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bass works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Bass lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bass controls the action.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basss head. #BC#
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bass throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Bass throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bass swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ronnie Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbosa throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Bass's head but Bass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bass lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range. #CL2#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Bass misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa is looking to control Bass's arms but Bass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage.
Bass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bass lands a right hand.
A short left from Bass.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not. #T3#
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Bass being controlled against the cage.
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Bass blocking some punches.
Bass gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bass swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass is looking to control Barbosa's arms but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bass has his back to the cage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bass prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage. #T4#
Bass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa gets through Bass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bass digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Bass lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bass as the two fighters clinch.
Bass working aggressively here.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Bass lands a nice uppercut.
Baldomir Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Bass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa works on Bass's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baldomir Barbosa.
Well Barbosa 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
A short right from Lee.
Lee is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa 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.#TD2#
Lee pulls guard.
Barbosa stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Barbosa wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Barbosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
As Lee tries to get set, Barbosa tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mister Lee 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.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.#T1#
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee slips a jab from Barbosa.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.#T2#
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee working aggressively here.
Barbosa presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Lee.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa. #T3#
Lee blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is working for takedown but Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Lee successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily. #T4#
Barbosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barbosa continues to stall.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Lee rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lee successfully pulls guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbosa controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Mister Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
More hug and hope from Barbosa.#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick lands for Lee. #CL2#
Lee forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuller looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Fuller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuller tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position. #BC#
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Fuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuller throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fuller gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Fuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Fuller controls the action.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa is working Fuller over against the cage.
Fuller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Fuller tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
Fuller tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Fuller tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuller has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head. #T3#
Fuller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Fuller misses.
Barbosa cracks Fuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuller.#ROC2#Fuller is rocked!
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Fuller to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Fuller with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fuller has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
A determined Baldomir Barbosa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa lands a jab to Segura's midsection.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Segura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbosa prevents Segura from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Segura working the ground and pound but Barbosa is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Segura.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Segura is nestled in close to Barbosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Segura distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Segura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Segura sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Segura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Segura shoots in.
Segura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Segura misses.
Segura misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Segura.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily. #TD2#
Segura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Segura scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Barbosa parries the strikes from Segura easily there. Segura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barbosa to escape.
Barbosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Segura's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Segura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Segura moves nicely into side control.
Segura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Segura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barbosa some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Segura keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura'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#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Segura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Segura.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Segura counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Segura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barbosa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Segura trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barbosa to see if he's OK.
Segura working the ground and pound.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa tries to buck Segura off but Segura is having none of it.#T1#
Barbosa wants to control but Segura postures up.
Segura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbosa's legs.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barbosa regains half guard, as Segura was trying to land strikes.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is looking to control Segura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Barbosa has control of Segura's left arm, preventing Segura from doing any damage.
Segura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Segura controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Segura wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Segura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Segura keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass. #T3#
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Segura.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Segura swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Segura.
A telegraphed right hand from Segura misses the target.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Segura misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Segura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Segura manages to avoid it.
Segura lands with a cross.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A big right from Segura misses.
Segura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Segura misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Segura's corner calls for a 1-2. Segura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Segura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Segura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barbosa prevents it.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Segura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Segura is trying to drag Barbosa to the mat but Barbosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.#TD2#
Segura wants the takedown. Barbosa is fighting it off but Segura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barbosa's guard 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!
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa has his hands on Segura's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Segura works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Segura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Segura throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Segura keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Segura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa trying to control but Segura is working from the bottom.
Barbosa stays in close to Segura's body and controls the position.
Segura is trying to keep Barbosa in close.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barbosa postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Segura dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Segura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Segura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Rick Segura's cut even more.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Segura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Rick Segura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Segura throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Segura 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.
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!
Barbosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Segura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Segura postures up.
Barbosa wants to stand up but Segura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Segura 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 73
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Queen.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa 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.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Queen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Queen.
Queen throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Queen connects with a crisp jab.
Queen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Queen throws a leg kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Queen swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Queen with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch.#T1#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Queen throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Queen misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Queen is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Queen into the cage.
Queen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Barbosa has denied him.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Queen tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbosa smiles and moves away. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queen.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceedee Queen.
Queen thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Queen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbosa circles away.#T3#
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
As Queen backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Queen throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Queen misses with a hook.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Queen cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Queen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Queen.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Queen. #T1#
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Baldomir Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Queen. #T2#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen is trying to break free.
Queen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceedee Queen.
Barbosa is working Queen over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Queen.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #ROC#Queen is rocked!#T4#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa has Queen pushed against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Queen.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Queen tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #KD#
Barbosa drops Queen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Queen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barbosa dips a shoulder and cracks Queen with a mighty uppercut! Queen falls back against the cage and Barbosa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Queen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Barbosa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa took some time post fight to say the following; 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 64
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Steel Ii wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel Ii looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Steel Ii.
Jab, jab by Steel Ii - just one landing.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel Ii just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa. #T1#
Steel Ii shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Steel Ii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel Ii 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 Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Steel Ii.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Ii misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Steel Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Steel Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Ii thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
Steel Ii looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Ii dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Steel Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Steel Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
A low kick from Steel Ii misses #KD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel Ii toppling to the canvas! Steel Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!#ROC#Steel Ii is rocked!
Steel Ii looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Barbosa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Steel Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Steel Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steel Ii lands a head kick!
Steel Ii misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel Ii throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Steel Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Steel Ii looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel Ii misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Ii.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Ii.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Steel Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Steel Ii's ribs.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Ii delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Steel Ii ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Steel Ii moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Steel Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Steel Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steel Ii throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel Ii misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Steel Ii manages to avoid it.
Steel Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alex Steel Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Steel Ii.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel Ii with the inside leg kick.
Steel Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Steel Ii with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Steel Ii.
A head kick from Steel Ii lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Steel Ii is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Steel Ii cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel Ii misses with a body kick.
Steel Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
As Barbosa backs off Steel Ii throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Steel Ii is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel Ii throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Steel Ii cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel Ii.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Steel Ii throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel Ii throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Steel Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Steel Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Ii defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Ii raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Barbosa sends Steel Ii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barbosa is motioning to the referee to let Steel Ii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steel Ii walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Steel Ii limp body while Barbosa jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
As Baldomir Barbosa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Christiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christiano scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Christiano slips under a jab.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano motions for Barbosa to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Christiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Barbosa misses the jab.#CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Christiano in a clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Christiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Christiano lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christiano blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action. #T4#
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Christiano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christiano's gas tank.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Christiano.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano'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#
Christiano with a hook.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Christiano misses.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
It looks like Christiano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Christiano backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Christiano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.#T1#
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Christiano with a series of wild strikes but Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christiano lands with a right hand.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Christiano staying out of range there.#T4#
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.#CL2#
Barbosa has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa gets through Christiano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christiano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Christiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christiano.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christiano thinking. #T1#
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Christiano.#T2#
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Christiano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Christiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Christiano lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 51
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Fuller.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Fuller dives in and scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Fuller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily.
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Barbosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa has control of Fuller's left arm, preventing Fuller from doing any damage.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa pulls Fuller in close to prevent any damage.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fuller tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fuller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barbosa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fuller is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fuller looking to ground and pound but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.#T3#
Fuller wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.
Fuller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though.
Barbosa wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Fuller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa controlling Fuller's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fuller catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuller throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Fuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Fuller cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuller misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Fuller.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Fuller defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Fuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fuller's gas tank.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Fuller works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller jabs at Barbosa's body.
Fuller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Fuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Barbosa has one foot on Fuller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Barbosa has Fuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch. #T3#
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Fuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Fuller has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuller tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuller or not.
Barbosa stalls.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa has Fuller pushed against the cage.
Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from Fuller. #T4#
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa is leaning against Fuller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Barbosa cracks Fuller with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa keeps control of Fuller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
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#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Barbosa catches Fuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fuller under the eye.#ROC#Fuller is rocked!#CL#
Barbosa clinches.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?#CUT#That has opened up John Fuller's cut even more.
Fuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that drops Fuller! The killer instinct kicks in and Barbosa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Post fight, Baldomir Barbosa took to the microphone: 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandinos there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Barbosa cracks Mandinos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Barbosa lands.#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Barbosa engages and cracks Mandinos with a massive lead left hook - Mandinos tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Barbosa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchionni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Marchionni.
Barbosa punishes Marchionni's body with a nice straight punch.
Marchionni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Marchionni crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Marchionni back to his feet!#ROC#Marchionni is rocked!
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni is holding his hands too far apart here. Barbosa throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Marchionni is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
An intense looking Baldomir Barbosa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bass.
Bass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bass scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bass tries to clinch up.
Bass misses with a straight left.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bass clinches with his opponent.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Bass blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Bass tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Bass blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.#BC#
Bass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Bass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Bass working aggressively here.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Bass.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bass.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Bass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Bass lands with a right to the head.
Bass tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Bass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Bass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bass or not.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow. #BC#
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
Bass drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Bass dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bass throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bass loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.#T3#
A shot to the body from Bass misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bass is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Bass.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bass has knocked Barbosa down with a huge combo! Bass steps away and waves a wobbly Barbosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bass just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Bass's shoulder, as Bass tries to avoid the shot.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bass throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
A big left from Bass misses.
Bass misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Bass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Bass seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Bass throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bass to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbosa slips a jab from Bass.
Bass looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Bass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass slips a jab from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bass throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ronnie Bass has been cut.
Bass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bass tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Bass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Bass.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Bass scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Bass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bass tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Bass back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bass controls the action.
Bass misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Bass blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Bass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa pushes Bass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bass.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa is working Bass over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa. #T2#
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa presses Bass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Bass blocks it.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bass.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
Bass blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Bass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Bass.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa cracks Bass with a nice body shot.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bass's elbow.
Bass stalling against the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bass controls the action.
Bass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bass's elbow.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Bass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa pushes Bass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Barbosa.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Bass blocks it.
Bass misses with a punch on the inside.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa looking to stall.
Bass blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #T4#
A short uppercut from Bass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa cracks Bass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Bass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Bass rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bass misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bass.
Bass working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Bass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bass - that landed with a thud.
Bass wants to stall.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Bass.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Bass's belly button to the back.
Bass missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Bass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bass avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Bass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa wants to clinch.#T1#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Bass lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Bass.
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bass scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bass tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa. #T2#
Bass displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Bass tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Bass.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Bass.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Bass tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa pushes Bass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bass.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Bass blocks it.
Bass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa keeps control of Bass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bass wants to stall.
Bass misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Barbosa is leaning against Bass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bass swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Bass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.

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 Ronnie Bass.
I think Bass 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Fuller misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Fuller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
Fuller wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Fuller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller working Barbosa over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up. #SUB#
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fuller is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is pressing down on Fuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller 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.
Barbosa has his hands on Fuller's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.#T2#
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.#T3#
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barbosa is pulling down on Fuller's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is continuing to stall.
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 John Fuller 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#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Fuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
A jab from Fuller misses.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa presses Fuller 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.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuller backwards. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa pushes Fuller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Fuller's ribcage. Fuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa is working Fuller over against the cage.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fuller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuller or not.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body shot. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Fuller's body.
Barbosa sizes up Fuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Fuller is rocked!#T3#
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Oh Fuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barbosa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikonov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Nikonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikonov wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikonov wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Nikonov controlling the action here.
Barbosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nikonov seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa is positioning himself well to prevent Nikonov advancing to mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Nikonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikonov passes to full mount! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikonov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Nikonov postures up.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Nikonov maintains control.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Nikonov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
Nikonov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikonov looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa stops Nikonov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nikonov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbosa hang on?#SUB2#
Nikonov has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Nikonov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbosa is surviving well by controlling Nikonov's body position as best he can. #T4#
Barbosa wants to hold on but Nikonov pushes him away.
Nikonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikonov fails to advance to Barbosa's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.#CUT#It looks like Andrey Nikonov has been cut.
Nikonov throws a leg kick
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Nikonov to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Nikonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nikonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldomir Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Wagner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbosa wants to clinch
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Wagner throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barbosa rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Wagner tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it. #T1#
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagner gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Wagner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa. #T2#
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldomir Barbosa.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Barbosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Barbosa trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wagner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barbosa doesn't escape.
Barbosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Wagner gets his hands free.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Wagner has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wagner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barbosa.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Wagner manages to sink in the hooks.
Wagner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wagner's guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Barbosa is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner 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#
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Barbosa wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Wagner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Wagner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner 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!
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barbosa tries a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa slips a jab from Wagner.#T4#
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Konrad Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldomir Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
A short right from Wagner.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow. #T1#
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wagner lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Wagner tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Wagner gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T3#
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Barbosa is trying to trip Wagner. He has hold of a leg but Wagner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barbosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
Barbosa trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner has Barbosa pulled in close to control his posture.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 6
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geo misses with a looping right.
Geo throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Geo.
Geo tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Geo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Geo.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Geo's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Geo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Geo is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Geo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Geo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land. #T1#
Geo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Geo can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Geo is rocked!
Geo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Geo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Geo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa dips a shoulder and cracks Geo with a mighty uppercut! Geo falls back against the cage and Barbosa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Geo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Barbosa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Post fight, an emotional Baldomir Barbosa said 'Geo, now you've felt that unexpected strength your wife was telling you about. Mrs. Sportspower, Tonia, come in the cage. You make me feel like the luckiest man in world. Will you divorce Nikole and marry me? Yes? Somehow, Geo was ranked ninth. I deserve a number next to my name, Sucker Punch.'.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Saber scores with a jab to the head.
Hugh Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Saber.#BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
A short right from Barbosa.
Saber tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
Saber fails to pull guard.
Barbosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saber is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber tries to pull guard but Barbosa won't allow it.
A short right from Barbosa.
Saber tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Saber drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Saber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Saber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Saber is rocked!
Saber is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that drops Saber! The killer instinct kicks in and Barbosa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Baker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Baker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard.
Barbosa is wriggling around but Baker manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
Baker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barbosa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nice strikes from Baker there. #T2#
Baker thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
Barbosa is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
Barbosa wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well.
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Baker content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Baker is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa is trying to stand back up but Baker is controlling him
Baker passes to side control. #SUB#
Baker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barbosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Baker dominated that round.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Baker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbosa to the ground. Baker is now in Barbosa's guard.
Baker 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.
Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Barbosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker working over Barbosa with some ground and pound. Barbosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Baker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barbosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Baker tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
Baker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Baker drops an elbow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Baker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Baker stalling.
Barbosa is trying to control but Baker manages to pass to mount!
Baker controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Baker has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baker landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Barbosa tries to lock up and control but Baker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baker lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barbosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa wants to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker with shots to the head and body - Barbosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Barbosa wants to control but Baker is having none of it.#SUB#
Baker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barbosa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Baker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4##SUB#
Baker has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baker lands with some strikes.
Baker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa wants to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Baker 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#
Baker throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Baker.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch position.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Barbosa catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to counter with a clinch but Baker shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it. #T1#
Baker taking a breather here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Baker.
Baker 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.
Baker throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.#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.
Baker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barbosa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barbosa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Barbosa prevents Baker from improving position.
Barbosa wants to control but Baker postures up.
Baker cracks Barbosa with a big right hand but Barbosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Baker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker grinds an elbow into Barbosa's temple.
Baker scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker slows the pace down.
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Baker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baker slows the pace down.
Balthazar Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Baker!
Our winner, Balthazar Baker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 28: Andersson vs Dentler
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Sagdiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darvulia misses with a hook.
Sagdiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Sagdiyev lands a nice hook to Darvulia's body. Darvulia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darvulia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darvulia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Donat Darvulia has been cut.
Sagdiyev lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sagdiyev.#CL#
Sagdiyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagdiyev 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.
Darvulia scores with a hook to the body.
Darvulia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Sagdiyev. #ROC#
Darvulia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Darvulia working aggressively here.
Darvulia tries a body shot but Sagdiyev blocks it.
Darvulia prevents a body shot from Sagdiyev.
Darvulia can't find room to land a body shot as Sagdiyev controls the action.
Sagdiyev leaning against his opponent.
Darvulia digs a right hand underneath Sagdiyev's ribcage. Sagdiyev let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Nice body punch from Sagdiyev - that landed with a thud.
Sagdiyev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darvulia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sagdiyev as Darvulia tries to tie him up.
Sagdiyev tries to work over Darvulia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darvulia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sagdiyev tries to work over Darvulia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sagdiyev scores with a hook to the body.
Darvulia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagdiyev backwards.
Still in the clinch, Darvulia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Darvulia fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sagdiyev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev scores with a hook to the body.
Sagdiyev lands a shot to the body.
Sagdiyev trying to control the position but instead, Darvulia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagdiyev into the cage.#T2#
Sagdiyev blocks a body shot from Darvulia.
Darvulia tries to pull guard but Sagdiyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Darvulia drops back down to his feet.
Darvulia prevents a body shot from Sagdiyev.
Darvulia tries to pull guard but Sagdiyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darvulia can't find room to land a body shot as Sagdiyev controls the action.
Darvulia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darvulia tries to throw a body punch but Sagdiyev avoids it by throwing Darvulia back against the cage.
Darvulia stalling.
Darvulia tries a body shot but Sagdiyev blocks it.
Sagdiyev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darvulia misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Darvulia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagdiyev's elbow.
Darvulia has a couple of punches blocked by Sagdiyev.
Darvulia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Darvulia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sagdiyev lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Darvulia has a couple of punches blocked by Sagdiyev.
Darvulia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sagdiyev to keep the fight standing.
Borat Sagdiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donat Darvulia.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev works on Darvulia's body with a couple of short punches.
Darvulia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagdiyev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Darvulia tries to pull guard but Sagdiyev holds him up against the cage and eventually Darvulia drops back down to his feet.
Sagdiyev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darvulia or not.
We've been informed that Darvulia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Darvulia looks winded!
Sagdiyev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sagdiyev lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Sagdiyev.
Darvulia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sagdiyev walks away with a smile on his face. Darvulia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sagdiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darvulias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sagdiyev slips a straight right by Darvulia.
Sagdiyev lunges at Darvulia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darvulia's hand.
Darvulia is still on wobbly legs! Can Sagdiyev finish him?
Sagdiyev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Darvulia's jaw. Darvulia's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sagdiyev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borat Sagdiyev!
Borat Sagdiyev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sagdiyev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson controls the position.#SUB2#
Thompson has an Americana. Sagdiyev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thompson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thompson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Thompson!

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