Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 89: Anderson vs Camorra 4
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1##TD#
Barao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barao controlling the pace.
Heed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barao wants to free his trapped foot but Heed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heed misses the shot to the body.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barao tries to counter with a takedown but Heed is quick to defend against it.
Heed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heed stuns Barao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Barao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barao dives in and grabs Heed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heed pushes down on Barao's head and hops out.
Heed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heed throws a looping overhand right but Barao ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Barao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barao controlling from side mount. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heed for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Heed is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Heed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barao rather than just go for the knockout.
Heed misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Barao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drapton Heed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Barao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Barao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barao prefers to stall for the moment though.
Heed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barao off and has taken his back!
Barao is trying to get back to his feet but Heed has full control of the position and if anything, Barao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Heed nearly escaped from the position there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascal Barao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU2#
Heed stands up.
Drapton Heed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heed falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Barao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heed won't be happy with that.
Barao slows the pace down.
Barao continues to stall.
Barao continues to hold on tight.#T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pascal Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Barao misses with a few strikes there.
Heed throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Heed being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Heed wants to stand but Barao is controlling the position.
Barao content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heed misses the jab.#TD#
Barao 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.
Heed being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Pascal Barao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barao has a takedown stuffed.
Heed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heed throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
Barao ducks right into an uppercut from Heed.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heed misses with a straight left.
Barao dodges the punch combination from Heed. #TD#
Barao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heed on his heels. He'll look to pass Heed's guard now, I'm sure.
Barao is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heed is trying to control the position but Barao postures up. #T1#
Barao content to stall in guard here.
Barao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Barao.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More hug and hope from Barao.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heed connects with a right hand. Barao shakes it off.
Heed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barao at a distance.
Heed has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barao is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Barao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Barao looking to pass the guard.
Barao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drapton Heed!

Event: WCF WNF 67: Tofail vs Sepi
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Barao's head back.
Bonifacio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barao to counter with a crisp jab.
Barao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Barao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Barao dives in and scores a takedown into Bonifacio 's guard.
Barao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Barao postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonifacio pulls Barao in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Barao has been working on his balance at Westside Martial Arts, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bonifacio .
Barao misses with a takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Barao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barao.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Barao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonifacio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifacio . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifacio .
Barao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Barao saw that one coming.
Bonifacio tests Barao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barao avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio cracks Barao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barao tries for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away easily
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio tests Barao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Barao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a nice looking combination but Barao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barao lands a head kick. Bonifacio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Barao ducked under it nicely.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot that sends Barao's belly button to the back.
Barao shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well. He's pushed Barao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Barao moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barao darts in looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets double underhooks and turns Barao into the cage. #BC2#
Bonifacio 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
Barao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifacio sizes up Barao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
Barao is looking to counter punch.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barao or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio , which made it look bad. #T1#
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barao manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barao.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pascal Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Barao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barao throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Barao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Bonifacio both land. Nice combination.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barao doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonifacio stuffs the takedown.
Bonifacio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonifacio stalks Barao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barao's face. Barao staggers backwards, shaken.
Bonifacio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barao momentarily.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Barao should have avoided that one.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Barao slips the punch.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Barao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Barao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Barao on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barao tries to move into range but Bonifacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barao closes the distance and clinches up with Bonifacio , looking for a takedown. Barao pushes Bonifacio against the cage but Bonifacio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Barao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barao slips under a jab from Bonifacio .
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Barao on that attempt.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barao with a body shot.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt - Bonifacio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barao manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.#T4#
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Bonifacio works Barao's body with a nice hook.
Bonifacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Bonifacio .
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!
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio . Barao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonifacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonifacio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Barao's head back.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Barao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonifacio to the mat! Bonifacio manages to get full guard.
Bonifacio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Barao's midsection.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Barao with a series of wild strikes but Barao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barao thinking.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Barao's ribcage but misses.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao takes one to the side of the head.
Bonifacio slaps away a takedown attempt from Barao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barao's head.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands the left hand.#T1#
Barao misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barao has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Bonifacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonifacio jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Bonifacio blocks a head kick by Barao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonifacio ! But no joy.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Barao.
Barao shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonifacio lands with a nice combination. Barao backs away looking to recover.
Barao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonifacio connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barao in his tracks.
Bonifacio with a jab.
Luigi Bonifacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice body punch from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonifacio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Barao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonifacio ! #ROC2#Barao is rocked!
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonifacio jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bonifacio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
A less than humble Luigi Bonifacio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WCF WNF 63: Ronaldo vs Somchai
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Barao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barao circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Barao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Barao keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is trying to control Barao's posture but Barao avoids it.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Barao staying calm.
Barao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Barao stalls from top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #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.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Barao controls the position.
Barao working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is not content to let Barao control the position.
Barao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Further stalling from Barao.
Smith tries to buck Barao off but Barao is having none of it.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith tries to bench press Barao off him but Barao keeps the position.
Barao taking a breather here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Barao shoots in.
Smith cracks Barao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Barao counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao slips a straight right by Smith.
Barao slips under a jab.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Barao's shoulder, as Barao tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Barao does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barao or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Barao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Barao with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Barao on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Smith.
Jake Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barao dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Barao throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#TD#
Barao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Barao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pascal Barao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barao has passed into half guard! #T3#
Barao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Barao content to control rather than advance.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barao stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Barao stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Barao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barao defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.
Barao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barao gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith 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.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Barao shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barao's guard. #REVB#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Barao is retaining full guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
Barao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Smith working away.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Barao is defending well. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barao has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barao is not content to let Smith control the position.
You can see the frustration on Barao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barao is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barao regains half guard.
Barao wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barao defending well though. #T3##SUB2#
Barao is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Barao is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barao defending well though.
Barao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barao defending well though.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Barao is working away.
Barao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barao wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barao is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Barao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shackleton tries to avoid it but Barao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shackleton to the ground. Shackleton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Barao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shackleton trying to control here.
Shackleton wants to get back to full guard.
Barao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barao passes into side control, despite Shackleton's attempt to control the position.
Barao takes a little break here. Shackleton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shackleton wants to control but Barao postures up.
Shackleton is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barao is pressing down on Shackleton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shackleton is holding on for now.
Barao content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shackleton wants to improve his position but Barao is controlling well.
Shackleton is pressing down on Barao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barao is pushing down on Shackleton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shackleton is fighting to maintain full guard but Barao has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shackleton is looking to improve his position.
Barao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barao wants to free his trapped foot but Shackleton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shackleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barao is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shackleton tries to clinch but Barao is having none of it.
Shackleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Barao gets a takedown into half guard.
Barao controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep. Barao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Barao seems content to control.#T4#
Shackleton trying to control from the bottom.
Shackleton wants to get back to his feet.
Shackleton wants to control but Barao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shackleton is looking to clinch. #TD#
Barao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shackleton's half guard.
Barao trying to control the pace.
Shackleton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pascal Barao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shackleton has his foot on Barao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barao works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Shackleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shackleton being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shackleton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shackleton defends well and Barao ends up having to push Shackleton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shackleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barao avoiding damage as Shackleton throws knees to the body.
Barao wants to take the fight to the mat but Shackleton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Barao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleton wants to clinch.
Shackleton misses with a shot to the body
and Barao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Barao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barao 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.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barao passes Shackleton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barao controlling the action here.#T3#
Shackleton is looking to improve his position.
Barao trying to mount his opponent but Shackleton defends it.
Shackleton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barao is working away from the top position though.
Barao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Barao seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleton 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.
Barao is thwarting Shackleton's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barao performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pascal Barao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleton working a defensive guard here.
Shackleton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barao controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barao dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleton tries to close the distance and clinch but Barao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Shackleton.#TD#
Barao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
Barao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shackleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shackleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barao preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Shackleton misses. #TD#
Barao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shackleton on his heels. He'll look to pass Shackleton's guard now, I'm sure.
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barao won't allow Shackleton to sweep him here. #T2#
Barao controlling from the top position.
Barao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shackleton controls Barao momentarily but Barao frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shackleton misses the jab.
Barao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shackleton.
Barao shoots for a takedown but Shackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Barao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shackleton but Shackleton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shackleton misses with an uppercut.
Shackleton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleton throws a right hand that Barao ducks under and follows up with a left that Barao also avoids with ease.
Shackleton looks to land a right hand but Barao moved out of range.
Shackleton misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Barao shoots in and gets a takedown into Shackleton's guard.
Shackleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barao.
Biggie Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shackleton wants to sweep here but Barao controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shackleton working for a triangle but Barao defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 Pascal Barao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barao, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF WNF 54:Escalante v Abner 2
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Barao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab from Barao.
Turban slaps away a takedown attempt from Barao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt - Turban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Barao has been cut.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Barao.
Barao shoots in and drives through. Turban sprawls well.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.#TD2#
Barao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Barao tries to pass to full mount but Turban defends it.
Well, if Barao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turban moves into full guard.
Turban looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turban has his hands clasped together around Barao's back. He's all about the action.
Barao trying to mount his opponent but Turban defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barao in particular looking to stall.
Barao prevents Turban from standing back up.
Turban looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barao stalling.
Barao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turban is not content to let Barao control the position.
Barao slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Barao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turban swivels and escapes.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Barao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barao shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Barao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Barao prevents Turban from standing back up.
Turban controlling the position well.
Barao content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turban is doing well to control the position and prevent Barao from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pascal Barao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pascal Barao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Turban leaves Barao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barao tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barao shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Barao.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
Turban misses with a body kick.
Efraim Turban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense.
Pascal Barao 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barao.
Turban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barao misses with a takedown
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barao is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barao goes for a double leg but Turban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turban continues to drive forward.
Turban misses with a double jab
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Turban.
Turban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barao.
Barao tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barao shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a crisp right that sends Barao to the canvas! Turban follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Efraim Turban waved his t-shirt featuring HARDCORE Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Barao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barao controlling from the top position.
Barao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trayans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao controlling from the top position. #T1#
Barao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Barao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Barao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trayans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barao is in Trayans's guard.#T2#
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Trayans is retaining full guard.
Barao sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Barao won't allow Trayans to get back to his feet.
Barao sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Barao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses.
Barao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trayans as he avoids it easily.
Trayans takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Barao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trayans's guard.

Trayans has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barao has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trayans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barao tightens his grip and picks Trayans up, before dumping him to the ground. Trayans manages to land in guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barao prevents Trayans from getting back to his feet.
Barao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Barao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trayans to the ground. Barao is now in Trayans's guard.
Trayans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barao controls the pace.
More stalling from Barao.
Barao passes Trayans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trayans! #T1#
Barao controlling his opponent.
Trayans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Barao controlling his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barao with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Barao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barao 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Trayans tries to sprawl but Barao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trayans is looking to get back to is feet but Barao passes into side control.
Barao happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trayans thows a leg kick but Barao checks it
and Barao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Barao gets the takedown into side control.
Barao controls the position from side control.
Barao is continuing to stall.#T3#
The adventures of Barao the control monster continue. Boring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barao closes the distance and clinches up with Trayans, looking for a takedown. Barao pushes Trayans against the cage but Trayans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barao throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Barao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trayans quickly recovers to half guard.
Trayans is trying to stand back up but Barao is controlling him
Barao tries to pass to full mount but Trayans defends it.
Trayans is trying to stand up here but Barao is controlling him well.
Tom Trayans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barao is taking a breather. Trayans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Trayans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barao pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Barao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Barao!
Our winner, Pascal Barao, 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.
Tom Trayans spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym, gotta make more games #5%'.

Event: WCF 62: Garcia vs Boudreaux
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Barao throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzgerald moves out of range easily.
Barao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Barao's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Barao tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barao blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barao, as that shot connected.
Fitzgerald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barao tries a head kick but it misses.
Barao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Barao swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzgerald finds it's way round the side to connect with Barao's head. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Barao has been cut.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Barao cracks Fitzgerald with an open hand slap.
Barao misses with a takedown
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand. #T1#
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Barao tries a head kick but it misses.
Barao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barao staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald cracks Barao with a hook to the temple - Barao is on wobbly legs here! Fitzgerald swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Barao falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fitzgerald wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Greg Fitzgerald!
An intense looking Greg Fitzgerald took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew he was gonna try & use his weight to his advantage. I didn't want his fat arse laying on top of me so we hammered takedown defense this whole camp & I think it paid off. He tried using that extra fat in the clinch but I just kept my composure & waited for my angles to put him to sleep. '.

Event: WCF WNF 38: Camara v Henderson
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Barao loads up on a big right hand but Zwirn slips the punch.
Zwirn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zwirn 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.
Barao lands the left hand.
Zwirn misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwirn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barao moves out of range of the strikes.
Barao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zwirn misses the jab.
Barao moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.
Zwirn throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Barao tries to move into range but Zwirn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Pascal Barao has been cut.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barao is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut. Barao saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barao. Zwirn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barao tries a head kick but it misses.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwirn fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Barao gets tackled into the cage by Zwirn. Zwirn maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Zwirn.
Zwirn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barao stalling the fight.
Barao is looking to break free of the clinch but Zwirn has double underhooks. #BC2#
Barao breaks from the clinch.
Zwirn misses with a body shot.
Zwirn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barao's hands.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barao has his takedown stuffed
and Zwirn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barao throws a head kick but Zwirn moves out of range.
Barao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zwirn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barao swats away the attempt to clinch by Zwirn.
Zwirn blocks a head kick by Barao.
Good shot there by Zwirn.#T2##CL#
Zwirn clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Zwirn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Zwirn won't allow it.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Barao is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Pascal Barao's cut even more.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Zwirn lands a big elbow that drops Barao! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Barao is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
A very excited looking Frederick Zwirn 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: WCF WNF 32: Gracie vs Levesque
Date: Dec 16, 2020

#R1#
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Barão.
Barão misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barão fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barão throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Barão does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barão moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Barão throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
A jab lands there for Barão.
Barão scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barão goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barão lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#T1#
Barão digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barão scores with a head kick.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barão throws a head kick that half lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barão! Hawk is out on his feet! Barão rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hawk is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hawk is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Barão!
An out of breath Pascal Barão thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barão clinches.
Tanavoli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanavoli taking a breather.
Tanavoli misses with a punch to the body.
Tanavoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barão's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barão takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barão leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanavoli can't find room to land a body shot as Barão controls the action.
Tanavoli lands an elbow inside that Barão shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Barão has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barão throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barão drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barão on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barão slows down the pace here. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanavoli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barão's brow.
Tanavoli is working Barão over against the cage.
Barão changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanavoli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been told by Tanavoli's head coaches at Intergalactic Guerrilla Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barão moves out of range of the body kick from Tanavoli.
Tanavoli tries to land a leg kick but Barão saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barão counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanavoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanavoli tries to get out of the position.
Barão 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. #T2#
Barão postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barão is staying tight to Tanavoli's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tanavoli misses with a body kick.
Tanavoli throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Barão counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barão.
Barão showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Tanavoli is trying to keep Barão in close.
Tanavoli wants to sweep here but Barão controlling him for the moment.
Tanavoli trying to keep a closed guard but Barão is proving a slippery customer.
Barão seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barão pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanavoli is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pascal Barão will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pascal Barão's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tanavoli is looking to land body kicks.
Barão drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanavoli defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanavoli.
Nice sprawl there from Tanavoli as Barão shoots in.
Tanavoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barão has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanavoli.
Barão drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanavoli throws the kick towards the body but Barão avoids it.
Barão avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanavoli gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Barão counters with a shoot takedown. Tanavoli fights it but they end up in guard.
Barão controlling from the top position.
Tanavoli is trying to keep Barão in close. #T1#
Tanavoli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barão has passed into side control.
Barão fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barão just content to control the position.
Barão is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Tanavoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barão misses with the ground and pound.
Barão 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 Tanavoli's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Barão are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Barão scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barão checks a low kick from Tanavoli.
Tanavoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barão changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tanavoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barão is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanavoli moves in looking to clinch but Barão pushes him off.
Tanavoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barão keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barão fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Tanavoli 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Barão tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanavoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barão somewhat.
Darius Tanavoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Barão.
Barão sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Darius Tanavoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barão keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanavoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanavoli throws a leg kick but Barão checks it.
Darius Tanavoli is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barão lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Barão moves into the clinch.
Tanavoli misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pascal Barão will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pascal Barão'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barão uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanavoli misses with a kick to the body.
Barão tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanavoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barão checks it well.
Barão steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tanavoli.
Barão shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanavoli as he avoids it easily.
Tanavoli misses with a low kick.
Barão tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanavoli counters with a good low kick that Barão was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Tanavoli slams his shin into Barão's torso.#TD2#
Barão scores with a takedown into Tanavoli's guard.
Barão is pushing down on Tanavoli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanavoli is fighting to maintain full guard but Barão has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Barão is controlling the pace.
The adventures of Barão the control monster continue. Boring.
Pascal Barão has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanavoli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barão.
Barão is stalling in the full guard.
Tanavoli wants to improve his position but instead Barão has moved into half guard.
Barão slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tanavoli is trying to maintain the position but Barão is very close to passing his half guard.
Darius Tanavoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barão stalling.
Tanavoli is trying to control but Barão manages to pass to mount!
Barão looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanavoli tries to hold on but Barão postures up.
Barão sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanavoli blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barão is landing with some decent strikes but Tanavoli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barão controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Barão comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barão winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Barão!
A very excited looking Pascal Barão 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: WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales connects with a right hand. Barão shakes it off.#CL#
Barão has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Barão dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barão scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales being controlled against the cage.
Barão scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barão.
Barão putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Barão.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barão is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Barão breaks from the clinch.
Morales throws a series of strikes that have Barão backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Pascal Barão has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Barão instigates a clinch.
Barão will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morales up against the cage.#T1#
Barão is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barão lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Eleazar Munoz Morales has been cut.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barão is pushing Morales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barão for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pascal Barão.#CL#
Barão fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
Barão is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Barão.
Barão landing knees to the body.
Morales looks winded!
Barão connects with a knee to the head.
Barão lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barão lands a nice knee to the body.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barão scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barão just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Barão.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barão utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barão working Morales over with knees to the body.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
Barão landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barão scores with a knee to the head.
Barão working Morales over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Barão to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barão. #T3##TD#
Barão wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Barão persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.
Morales is looking to stand back up but Barão counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morales. #REVB#
Barão controlling the action here.
Barão missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Barão stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Morales throws a right hand that Barão ducks under and follows up with a left that Barão also avoids with ease.
Barão slips under a jab from Morales.
Barão is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barão misses with the combination.
Morales swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##TD#
Barão shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Barão stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Barão has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barão crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Barão crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Barão.
Barão crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Barão lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barão with a knee to the head.
Barão leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barão leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barão dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barão counters with a series of strikes. Morales will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Barão shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barão is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barão thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Barão lands with a punch from half guard.
Barão thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Barão perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
Morales pushes Barão off and gets back to his feet.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barão walks into a jab.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Barão throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morales throws a combination that misses
and Barão counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Barão moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barão's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Barão darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barão. #TD#
Barão gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking to get back to is feet but Barão passes into side control. #T2#
Barão slows the pace down. #SU#
Barão has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Morales has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Barão misses the target.#CL#
Barão moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Barão.
Stalling in the clinch from Barão.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Barão landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barão putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.#TD#
Barão is trying to trip Morales. He has hold of a leg but Morales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barão persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Barão passes into half guard. #T3##REVB#
Pascal Barão overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barão throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morales has hold of Barão's hands but Barão slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barão stalling.
Barão has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barão sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Barão's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Barão.
Barão working Morales over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Barão dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Barão's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morales lands with a hook. Barão tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Morales does no damage.
Eleazar Munoz Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Barão has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barão putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barão landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Barão pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Barão slips the punch.#CL#
Barão clinches.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barão landing knees to the body.
Barão landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barão connects with a knee to the head.
Barão is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barão using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Barão wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Barão persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.#T1#
Barão controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barão seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morales for as long as he can get away with.
Barão has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barão stands and throws Morales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barão is putting a hurting on Morales here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barão controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Barão stands up and beckons Morales to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Barão has double underhooks. #BC#
Barão pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Barão moves into the clinch.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Barão is controlling him.
Barão controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barão'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.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barão obliges.
Barão landing knees to the body.
Pascal Barão has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Barão wants the takedown. Morales is fighting it off but Barão persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morales's guard against the cage.
Barão showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barão stands up over Morales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Barão stands and steps away. Morales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Barão gets the takedown into side control.
Morales is being controlled here. #T4#
Morales is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morales tries to escape but Barão is in control.
Barão controlling the position. #SU#
Barão stands up and beckons Morales to his feet.
Barão throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Barão rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barão unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eleazar Munoz Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales can't break the clinch.
Barão slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Barão showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barão 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FFS 22: Hastings
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banoffee slips under a jab from Bonito.
Bonito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archy Banoffee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banoffee's head.
Banoffee blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Banoffee pushes Bonito up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bonito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonito avoiding damage as Banoffee throws knees to the body.
Bonito 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.
Bonito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banoffee is looking to control Bonito's arms but Bonito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banoffee has his back to the ropes.
Bonito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banoffee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonito's brow.
Banoffee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonito prevents Banoffee from breaking the clinch.
Banoffee misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banoffee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banoffee lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Bonito has been cut.
Bonito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banoffee working Bonito over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banoffee's efforts to push away.
Bonito throws a head punch that misses.
Bonito has Banoffee pressed against the ropes, preventing Banoffee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Banoffee blocks a body shot from Bonito.
Banoffee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonito backwards.
Bonito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banoffee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banoffee has a couple of punches blocked by Bonito.
Banoffee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonito seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Banoffee can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banoffee.
Bonito tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Banoffee breaks from the clinch.
Banoffee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Banoffee lands but Bonito takes it in his stride.
Bonito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Banoffee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bonito - the referee stops the clock and Banoffee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bonito. Banoffee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Banoffee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banoffee thuds his right hand into Bonito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bonito scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banoffee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonito manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bonito misses.
Banoffee throws out a leg kick but Bonito moves out of range and Banoffee only half commits.
Bonito looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Bonito misses with a kick to the body.
Banoffee is looking for the big counter here.
Bonito misses the jab.
Banoffee flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonito steps away.
Bonito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonito misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Banoffee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonito throws out a loose jab but Banoffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonito tries to land a leg kick but Banoffee saw it coming and moves away.
Banoffee cracks Bonito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banoffee moves out of range of the body kick.
Banoffee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Banoffee misses.
Banoffee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonito looks to land a left hand but Banoffee moved out of range nicely.
Bonito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banoffees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banoffee.#CL2#
Banoffee closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banoffee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonito backwards.
Bonito tries a knee to the head but Banoffee blocks it.
Bonito blocking some punches.
Banoffee avoiding damage as Bonito throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archy Banoffee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banoffee 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archy Banoffee!
Our winner, Archy Banoffee, 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: FFS 16: Okeechobee
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
Bonito moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Bonito moved out of range.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Bonito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bonito tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Bonito slips the punch.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonito.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Bonito moves away and avoids it.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonito connects with a leg kick.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Bonito.
Bonito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonito lands a jab to the head.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Bonito moved out of range.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonito pushes Okafor away with a front kick.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Bonito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.#T1#
Bonito tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Bonito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonito.
Bonito throws out a powerful jab.
Bonito throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Bonito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonito should have avoided that one.
Okafor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bonito misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Bonito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor motions for Bonito to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Bonito moved out of range nicely.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonito is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonito. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonito.
Bonito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonito misses the shot to the body.
Bonito slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor motions for Bonito to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Bonito checks it
and Bonito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonito cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Bonito counters with a low kick, right behind Okafor 's knee.
Bonito feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Bonito tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Bonito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Bonito.
Bonito scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonito. Bonito obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okafor walks into a stiff left hand from Bonito.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonito.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Bonito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonito 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Bonito!
A relieved looking Paulo Bonito 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: FFS 9: Avon Park
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Violante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Bonito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonito misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonito.
Bonito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bonito scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Violante fails to land.
Violante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Violante has a couple of punches blocked by Bonito.
Bonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonito obliges.
Violante takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Violante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Violante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Violante tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonito managing to block the knees to the body from Violante.
Bonito managing to block the knees to the body from Violante.
Violante struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonito controls his hands.
Bonito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Violante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonito lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Violante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonito connects with a knee to the head.
Violante misses with a knee to the head.
Violante lands a nice uppercut.
Bonito looking to throw knees to the head but Violante is blocking nicely.
Bonito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonito blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Bonito. #TD#
Bonito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Violante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonito has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Violante's body. #T2#
Bonito's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Bonito.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Bonito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonito 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Bonito!

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