Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Bard sizes up Minnagh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Minnagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minnagh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minnagh defending well as Bard loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Minnagh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Minnagh misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bard. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minnagh moves out of range as Bard strikes.
Bard throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Bard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bard lands a really nice looking cross but Minnagh seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bard falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Bard has Minnagh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Minnagh tumbling to the mat - Bard dives into Minnagh's guard.
Bard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minnagh's head.
Bard postures up in Minnagh's guard and throws a big left but Minnagh blocks it.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minnagh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minnagh wants to stand up but Bard is controlling him.
Bard advances position into side control!
Bard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Minnagh's legs.
Bard looks up at the clock and then as Minnagh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bard throws an elbow but Minnagh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Minnagh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Minnagh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Minnagh defending against the ground and pound.
Minnagh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bard.#SUB2#
Bard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bard prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.#T3#
Bard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bard working the ground and pound but Minnagh is defending the strikes.
Minnagh wants to get back to his feet but Bard drags him back down.
Bard is chipping away with strikes.
Minnagh is looking to get back to his feet here but Bard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Minnagh's back.
Bard softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB2#
Bard is looking for the choke from the back position but Minnagh is controlling his hands well.
Bard throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Minnagh fending off the submission attempt from Bard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Minnagh is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T4#
Bard throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Minnagh misses its target.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Bard misses the body punch
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minnagh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minnagh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bard throws the left hand but Minnagh avoids the punch easily.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minnagh.
Minnagh is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Bard misses.
Minnagh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bard manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Minnagh clinches up against the cage.
Bard wants to take the fight to the mat but Minnagh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bard can't break the clinch.
Bard wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Bard is working for takedown but Minnagh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minnagh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Minnagh pushes Bard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Minnagh walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Bobby Minnagh's cut is getting worse.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Minnagh tries to clinch there but Bard circles away.
Minnagh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Minnagh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bard connects with a looping right hand.
Bard misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minnagh.
Bard is trying to push Minnagh away but Minnagh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bard's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Bard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Minnagh lands a right hand.
Bard misses with a punch to the body.
Bard wants to get back to striking at distance but Minnagh won't allow it.
Minnagh lands a shot to the body.
Bard is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Minnagh.
Bard tries to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling the position.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bards head.
Minnagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Bard gets an underhook and turns Minnagh into the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Minnagh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Bard is rocked!
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Minnagh taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Bard misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
Bard is still on wobbly legs! Can Minnagh finish him?
Bard misses with a hook
and Minnagh rattles Bard with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bard tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Minnagh dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bard stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
After winning the bout, Bobby Minnagh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Bard shoots for a takedown but Sidebar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Bard coming out on top.
Sidebar blocks the body kick.
Sidebar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sidebar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bard.
Bard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidebar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidebar thuds a left hand into Bard's body.
Bard lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidebar off the cage and back into range.
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!
Bard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidebar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidebar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bard scores with a body shot.
Sidebar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidebar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sidebar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sidebar looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sidebar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Bard.
Bard cracks Sidebar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sidebar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab.
Bard clobbers Sidebar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Sidebar is rocked!
Bard measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sidebar! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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

#R1#
Bard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Dracul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dracul on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Bard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dracul doesn't seem phased though.
Bard misses with a hook #TD#
and Dracul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bard's guard.
Bard controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul connects with a couple of short punches.
Bard keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul postures up in Bard's guard and throws a big left but Bard blocks it.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bard's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dracul trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dracul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bard's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul 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.
Dracul lands a couple of digs.
Dracul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dracul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Bard tries to strike from the bottom.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Dracul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bard keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard trying to strike off his back.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Dracul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bard tries to bench press Dracul off him but Dracul keeps the position.
Dracul lands a few punches from side control.
Bard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dracul working the head and body with strikes.
Bard wants to improve his position but Dracul is controlling well.
Bard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dracul controlling the action here.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Dracul seems content to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracul slips a nice elbow through Bard's hands, connecting with Bard's forehead.#T3#
Dracul lands strikes from half guard.
Bard is trying to control but can't.
Dracul is nestled in close to Bard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dracul lands a couple of elbows.
Dracul advances position into side control!
Dracul lands a nice forearm strike.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Bard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bard is trying to improve his position.
Bard sneaks back into half guard.
Dracul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dracul. #T4#
Dracul lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Bard is rocked!
Dracul lands a big elbow - Bard is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dracul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!
During a confident post fight interview, Radu Dracul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Nice body punch from Bianchi.
Bard moves out of range as Bianchi strikes.#CL2#
Bard has Bianchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bard wants a takedown. #BC#
Bianchi breaks the clinch.
Bianchi throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Bianchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bard's guard.
Bianchi cracks Bard with a solid left hand.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Bianchi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bard trying to strike off his back.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bianchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bard is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bard is looking to improve his position.
Bianchi working Bard over with strikes. #SUB#
Bianchi is looking for a kimura but Bard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bianchi to get the leverage.
Bard is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Bianchi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bianchi is trying to control. Bard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bianchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bard.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bianchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Bianchi trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Bard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bianchi!
Bard scoring with strikes but Bianchi is staying in there.
Bianchi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bianchi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bard is looking for a kimura here.
Bianchi has hold of Bard's hands but Bard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bard wants to free his trapped foot but Bianchi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bard is nestled in close to Bianchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bianchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Bard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bard pulls his head out easily.
Bard wants to take a breather but Bianchi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bard is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bard seems to be looking for submissions.
Bard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bianchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bianchi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bianchi is fending him off so far but Bard persists. Nope, Bianchi circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick lands for Bianchi.
Bard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bianchi.#TD2#
Bard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bianchi is not content to let Bard control the position.#SUB2#
Bard is looking for a kimura but Bianchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bard to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bianchi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi won't allow Bard to pass to mount.
Bianchi gets back to full guard.
Bianchi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Bianchi is looking to control Bard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bianchi avoid being mounted?
Bard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard slips a nice elbow through Bianchi's hands, connecting with Bianchi's forehead.
Bard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bianchi is looking to improve his position.
Bianchi wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Bard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bianchi is not content to let Bard control the position.
Bard drops an elbow to the side of Bianchi's head. #T2##SUB2#
Bard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
Bianchi taking some punishment here, with Bard in his half guard.
Bianchi wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Bard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bianchi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Bianchi wants to hold on but Bard pushes him away.
Bianchi is looking to get to half guard.
Bard lands a big shot there that rocks Bianchi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bianchi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bard looking to secure an arm triangle but Bianchi defends it well.
Bard is landing with some decent strikes but Bianchi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Bianchi is rocked!#T4#
Bard postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bianchi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bianchi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lorenzo Bianchi spoke after the fight, saying 'i am great fighter on paper but in this world, a soon to be sparbot.'.

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

#R1#
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bard darts in trying to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Bard misses with a looping right.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a nice leg kick.
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Bard saw it coming and moves away.
Bard misses with a body kick.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Bard's shoulder, as Bard tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Bard moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Bard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Bard shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Bard looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard scores with a nice head shot.
Bard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Misak Grigorian has been cut.
Bard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigorian in his tracks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bard misses with a looping left.
Bard throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bard misses with a hook.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
A big left from Bard misses.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Bard.#T2#
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bard checks a leg kick.
Bard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian misses with a hook. Bard ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Misak Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bard shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Bard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Misak Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a few strikes there.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Bard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Bard.
Bard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bard stuns Grigorian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
The fighters circling - Grigorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bard misses the jab.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard misses with a looping left.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Bard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard misses with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with an outside leg kick.
Bard slips under a jab.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
An inside leg kick from Bard misses.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Bard avoided it.
Grigorian misses with a double jab. #T4#
Grigorian throws a sloppy body shot
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bard misses the jab.
Bard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a head kick. That will keep Bard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bard misses.
A solid body kick from Bard.
Grigorian digs a good hook to Bard's body.
Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Misak Grigorian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bard.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Bard's shoulder, as Bard tries to avoid the shot.
Bard throws out a counter right but Grigorian avoids it with no problem.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Bard slips the punch.
Bard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bard swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a thumping low kick.
Misak Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Bard saw it coming and moves away.
Bard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bard loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Bard.
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Bard slips the punch.#T1#
Bard lands a jab.
Bard misses with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Bard misses with a looping right.
Grigorian thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bard. Those never looked like landing.
Bard scores with a body shot.
Grigorian tries to land a front kick but Bard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bard lands an overhand right.
Grigorian takes one on the button.
Bard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Bard persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing.
Bard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.#T2#
Grigorian slips a straight right by Bard.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Grigorian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bard misses the jab.
Bard checks a leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bard throws a big shot that misses.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian walks into a stiff left hand from Bard.
Grigorian with a jab.#T3#
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bard misses the jab.
Bard misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Bard misses with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigorian needs to keep his hands up - Bard had a free shot at his head there.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Bard.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bard. #ROC2#Grigorian is rocked!
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Grigorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Grigorian right on the button. Grigorian goes down! Bard follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bard gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
Bard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Bard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Bard down.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bard.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Bard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Bard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Bard avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Bard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Bard's head back.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.#TD#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bard to his feet. #T1#
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bard lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Bard misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Bard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bard also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Bard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bard pinned against the cage. Bard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bard dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Bard moved out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Bard was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Bard on that attempt.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bard counters with a shoot takedown. Kuznetsov fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Bard. #T3#
Bard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range.
Bard with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Bard ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Bard loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Bard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bard walks into a left hand.
A cross from Bard lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bard.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range.
Bard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Bard moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
A big right from Bard misses.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Bard's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bard looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Bard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bard wants it to stay on the feet.
Bard moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bard lands with an overhand left.
Bard misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Bard moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Bard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Bard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Bard tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Bard moved out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bard ducked under it nicely.
Bard with a nice cross.
Bard moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Bard swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bard walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bard. Bard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Bard.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Bard down.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bard pinned against the cage. Bard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
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!
Bard fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bard feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Bard's front leg with a kick but Bard checks it.
Bard slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Bard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bard wants it to stay on the feet.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bard ducked under it nicely.
Bard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov defending well as Bard loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bard can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov jabs Bard right on the nose. Bard blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Bard had a free shot at his head there.
Bard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
Bard misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Bard moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Bard.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bard misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
It seemed like Bard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4##TD2#
Bard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kuznetsov kicks Bard off and gets to his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Bard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Bard lands a right hook to the body.
Bard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bard counter with a right hand.
Bard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Bard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Bard - just one landing. #ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bard looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Bard tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bard throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Bard takes one on the button.
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bard doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bard off the cage and back into range.
Bard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Bard avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Bard ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bard blocks a jab.
Bard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov cracks Bard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Bard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bard.
Bard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bard, as that shot connected.
Bard misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bard momentarily.
Bard throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bard slips a jab from Kuznetsov.#TD2#
Bard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.

Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Bard throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Kuznetsov working away.#SU#
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bard.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Bard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bard avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as Bard jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Bard. Those never looked like landing.
Bard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bard! But no joy.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bard misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Bard didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Bard misses.
A big right from Bard misses.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Bard blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Bard throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bard throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard takes one to the chin there.
Bard tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bard moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Bard misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Aleks Kuznetsov 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Daly misses with the combination.
Daly scores with a jab to the body.
Daly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bard scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bard.
Daly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bard was well out of range. Poor timing from Daly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly swinging wildly here.
Bard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daly avoids the body shot from Bard.
Daly slips a straight right by Bard.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Bard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daly misses with an uppercut. Bard saw that one coming.
Daly connects with a right hand. Bard shakes it off.
A big left from Daly misses.
Bard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Daly. Those never looked like landing.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daly.
Daly with the counter takedown but Bard avoids it easily.
Bard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bard lands a nice hook to Daly's body. Daly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Daly.
Bard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daly lands a head shot.
Daly misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Bard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Daly off his feet! Bard dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Daly is rocked!
Bard cracks Daly with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Daly is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
In his post fight interview, Mike Bard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dracul on his heels. He'll look to pass Dracul's guard now, I'm sure.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bard won't allow Dracul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dracul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Bard postures up.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bard working some strikes from top position.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard forces his way into half guard.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Bard has control of the leg.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bard is pushing down on Dracul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dracul is fighting to maintain full guard but Bard has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Bard is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.
Dracul controlling the position for now.
Bard prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dracul moves into full guard.
Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bard won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bard is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up. #T2#
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Bard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bard's head.
Bard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul postures up and lands a big shot to Bard's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracul won't allow Bard to sweep him here.
Dracul stands up over Bard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dracul scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dracul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dracul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dracul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dracul trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bard is looking for a triangle but Dracul pushes his legs off easily.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Dracul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bard has momentary wrist control but Dracul slips an elbow through the middle.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Bard trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul works over Bard with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Bard is retaining full guard.
Dracul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard. #REVB#
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Dracul works over Bard with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Dracul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul passes into half guard.
Bard taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Bard avoids it easily.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
And Dracul tries to counter it with a takedown but Bard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bard misses with a combination #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bard is looking to improve his position.
Dracul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard won't allow Dracul to pass to mount.
Dracul lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Bard's temple.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul slips a nice elbow through Bard's hands, connecting with Bard's forehead.#ROC2#Bard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Bard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard has hold of Dracul's hands but Dracul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dracul lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bard! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dracul jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 78
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Daly looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daly manages to avoid it.
Daly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daly digs a good body shot into Bard's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daly scrambles back to his feet.
Bard scores with a jab to the head.
Daly misses with a double jab.
Bard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daly sprawls and moves away.
Good shot there by Bard.
Bard misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Daly counters with a shoot takedown. Bard fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daly stopping the sweep attempt from Bard.
Daly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bard looking for a guillotine here but Daly defends easily. #T1#
Daly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daly stays in close to Bard's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bard looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Bard moves away from the strike by Daly.
Bard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daly.
Daly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bard can pounce on him.
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daly defending well as Bard loads up on a big left hand.
Daly throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daly as he jumps to the side.
Daly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daly manages to avoid it.
Daly throws a body punch but Bard moves out of range.
Bard attempts a counter takedown but Daly avoids it well and moves away.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Bard catches Daly right on the button with a cross.
Daly misses with an uppercut.
Bard attempts a counter takedown but Daly avoids it well and moves away.
Daly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bard rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Bard misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Bard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daly on the side of the head.
Bard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daly throws a jab when Bard was well out of range.
Bard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bard swings for the body but Daly moves out of range.
A jab from Bard does it's job there.#TD#
Bard gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daly trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Bard works his way into side control.
Bard cracks Daly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Daly parries the strikes from Bard easily there. Bard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daly to escape.
Daly is not content to let Bard control the position.
Bard throwing strikes but Daly manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bard tries to improve position but can't.
Bard struggling a bit here.
Daly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bard is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daly circles away.
Bard misses with an uppercut. Daly saw that one coming.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daly.
Daly looks to land a right hand but Bard moved out of range.
Bard feinted with a counter takedown.
Daly throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard tries to counter with a takedown but Daly is quick to defend against it.
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daly.
Roger Daly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bard 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.
Bard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good exchange - Bard coming out on top.
Bard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daly.
A punch combination from Daly misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly throws a right hand that Bard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bard also avoids with ease.
Bard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daly sprawls and moves away.
Daly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daly doesn't seem bothered though.
Bard lands a head shot.
Bard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daly can do to turn this around?
Bard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Daly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daly.
Daly misses with an uppercut. Bard saw that one coming.
Daly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daly.
A head kick misses from Bard.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt - Daly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daly cracks Bard with a good jab.
Bard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bard connects with a right hand. Daly shakes it off.
Bard defending well as Daly loads up on a big left hand.
Daly misses with a looping left.
Bard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daly moves out of range as Bard strikes.
Bard moves out of range as Daly strikes.
Daly looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range. #T2#
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daly moves out of range as Bard throws a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bard ducks right into an uppercut from Daly.
A big right from Daly misses.
Daly throws a right and a left that Bard avoids nicely.
Bard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bard has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bard.
A jab from Daly misses.
Daly lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand.
Daly avoids the body shot from Bard.
Daly misses with a looping right.
Roger Daly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bard slips under a jab from Daly.
Bard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daly.
Bard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Daly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Daly misses the target.
Bard attempts a counter takedown but Daly avoids it well and moves away.
Daly takes one to the chin there.
Daly tries to bum rush Bard with a series of wild strikes but Bard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daly. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bard.
Bard tries to counter with a takedown but Daly is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Daly isn't going anywhere.
Daly tries to bench press Bard off him but Bard keeps the position.
Bard working away.
Daly is trying to get back to half guard.
Daly parries the strikes from Bard easily there. Bard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daly to escape. #T4#
Bard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bard working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bard throws an elbow but Daly slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bard throwing strikes but Daly manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Daly controlling the position from side mount.
Bard is looking for a sweep.
Bard wants to control but Daly postures up.
Daly working the head with strikes.
Daly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Daly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bard scores with a body shot.
Daly misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Daly misses.
Daly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daly wants it to stay on the feet.
Daly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daly.
Bard throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Daly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bard won't be happy with that.
Bard tries to bench press Daly off him but Daly keeps the position.
Bard sneaks back into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Daly working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Daly slows the pace down in half guard.
Bard wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Daly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roger Daly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard landing small, sideways elbows.
Bard is not content to let Daly control the position.
Bard gets back to full guard.
Bard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Daly content to stall in guard here.
Daly wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Daly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daly has managed to get both his arms back between Bard's legs - danger averted.
Bard trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daly cracks a nice hook into Bard's ribs.
Daly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Daly blocks a jab.
Daly feints the counter takedown.
Bard connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Daly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daly.
Bard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daly throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daly feints the counter takedown.
Roger Daly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Daly.
Bard lands with a shot to the body.
Bard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daly.
Daly lands with a straight right. Bard didn't see that one coming.
Bard slips under a jab from Daly.
Bard blocks a jab.
Bard with a hook.
Bard looks to land a combination but Daly avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Daly.
Daly throws out a loose jab but Bard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daly walks into a jab.
It looks like Bard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daly misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Daly finds it's target.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Bard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daly takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Daly is trying to control Bard's posture but Bard avoids it.
Bard working the ground and pound from side control.
Daly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bard's best efforts.
Daly controlling the position for now.
Bard wants to free his trapped foot but Daly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daly keeping hold of Bard's head, controlling as best he can.
Bard tries to pass to full mount but Daly defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Daly.
I think Daly 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 72
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Bard misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Bard scores with a four punch combination!
Bard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wieczorek misses with a few strikes there.
Bard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wieczorek leaves Bard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Wieczorek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bard.
Bard lands a right hook to the body.
Wieczorek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bard.
Wieczorek is looking to counter punch.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Bard. #CL2#
Bard clinches.
Bard blocking some punches.
Bard misses with some punches.
Wieczorek gets through Bard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wieczorek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Bard misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bard. #BC#
Wieczorek manages to break the clinch.
Bard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bard with a nice cross.
Wieczorek leaves Bard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Wieczorek throws a hook to the side of Bard's head but Bard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bard.
A big left from Bard misses.
Wieczorek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bard lands a really nice looking cross but Wieczorek seems unphased.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Bard slips the punch.
Bard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wieczorek with a body shot.
Bard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wieczorek counters with a straight right hand.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Wieczorek looks to land a combination but Bard avoids it well.
Bard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wieczorek defends it well.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieczorek takes one on the button.
Bard blocks a jab.
Wieczorek throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wieczorek won't be happy with that.
Bard lands a few punches from side control.
Bard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Bard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wieczorek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bard's guard! Nice work there by Wieczorek!
Bard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Bard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Wieczorek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wieczorek has managed to get both his arms back between Bard's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieczorek tries to free his leg and advance position but Bard is retaining full guard.
Wieczorek is working hard here to advance position.
Bard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Bard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bard working for a triangle but Wieczorek defends it easily.
Wieczorek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bard working for a triangle but Wieczorek defends it easily.
Wieczorek wants to pass the guard but Bard is keeping the position.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wieczorek is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wieczorek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Wieczorek stands up from Bard's guard - Wieczorek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bard.
Bard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Wieczorek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wieczorek was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Wieczorek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieczorek.
Bard scores with a hook to the body. Wieczorek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wieczorek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wieczorek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bard lands a body shot.
A jab from Bard finds it's way through Wieczorek's defenses.
Wieczorek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wieczorek wants it to stay on the feet.
Wieczorek misses the jab.
Wieczorek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bard throws a body punch but Wieczorek moves out of range.
Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wieczorek counters with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek dodges the punch combination from Bard.
Wieczorek 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.
Wieczorek throws a series of punches but Bard avoids them all with ease.
Bard with the counter takedown but Wieczorek avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Wieczorek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bard lands a really nice looking cross but Wieczorek seems unphased.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Bard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wieczorek throws a big shot that misses.
Bard misses with a leg kick.
Wieczorek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bard misses with a hook. Wieczorek ducked under it nicely.
Bard misses with a lunging right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a three punch combo that has Bard backing up. Bard nods at Wieczorek to acknowledge the strikes.
Bard blocks a jab.
Bard scores with a shot to the body.
Bard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wieczorek to score with a decent uppercut.
Bard shoots in for a takedown but Wieczorek shows good takedown defense.
Lukasz Wieczorek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target. #T2#
Wieczorek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Mike Bard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wieczorek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bard throws a shot to the body.
Wieczorek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Wieczorek connects with the punch.
Wieczorek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieczorek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wieczorek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bard thuds a left hand into Wieczorek's body.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt
and Wieczorek counters with a stiff right hand.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Wieczorek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Bard.
Lukasz Wieczorek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Wieczorek throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Wieczorek throws a looping overhand right but Bard ducks down to avoid it.
Bard doesn't manage to clinch there - Wieczorek circles away.
Bard shoots in for a takedown but Wieczorek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bard lands a nice hook to Wieczorek's body. Wieczorek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieczorek.
Bard scores with a body shot.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bard.
Bard cracks Wieczorek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bard misses with a jab to the body
and Wieczorek counters with a straight right hand.
Bard wants to slow Wieczorek down by chopping away at his legs.
Bard lands with a straight right. Wieczorek didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Bard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wieczorek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bard loads up on a big right hand but Wieczorek slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wieczorek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard throws a leg kick #KD#
and Wieczorek counters with a nice right hand that sends Bard toppling to the canvas! Bard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wieczorek finish him?!#ROC#Bard is rocked!
Wieczorek connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bard covering up! Wieczorek comes in with a big uppercut and Bard goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bard throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot.
Lindgren misses with a straight right.
Lindgren throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindgren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindgren lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Lindgren does no damage.
Lindgren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Lindgren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bard throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bard swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lindgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindgren blocks a jab.#T1#
Bard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lindgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindgren staying out of range there.
Lindgren throws a sloppy head kick and Bard moves out of range easily.
Lindgren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindgren lands a jab to the head.
Lindgren moves out of range as Bard strikes.
A jab from Bard misses.
Lindgren lands with a cross.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Lindgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren misses with a hook.
Bard is looking to counter the offense by Lindgren and move into the clinch.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Lindgren. #TD#
Bard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Bard landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.
Lindgren controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.
Bard wants to control from the top but Lindgren keeps moving.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Lindgren has his hands on Bard's head, controlling the position.
Lindgren controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Lindgren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindgren trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Bard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bard has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.
Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bard lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindgren trying to control the position here. #T4#
Bard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard.
Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lindgren's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bard postures up in Lindgren's guard and throws a big left but Lindgren blocks it. #SUB2#
Lindgren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bard stacks Lindgren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bard!#SU#
Bard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lindgren to his feet.
Lindgren throws the left hand but Bard avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bard missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindgren checks a low kick from Bard.
Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dolph Lindgren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lindgren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindgren catches Bard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard throws a body punch but Lindgren moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bard misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Bard misses.
Bard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lindgren throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard looks to land a combination. Lindgren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Bard misses with a combination
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bard tries for a takedown but Lindgren circles away easily
and Lindgren counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Bard misses.
Lindgren connects with the punch.
Lindgren is looking to slow Bard down with leg kicks.
Bard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindgren as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Bard blocks the leg kick.
Bard blocks a jab.
Lindgren misses with a hook.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindgren swinging wildly here. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard throws a sloppy body shot
and Lindgren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bard.
Lindgren blocks a jab.
Bard throws a looping overhand right but Lindgren ducks down to avoid it.
Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindgren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bard.
Lindgren throws a head kick that half lands.
Lindgren throws a low kick but Bard moves out of range easily.
Bard lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Bard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lindgren's guard.#SUB2#
Lindgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bard has managed to get both his arms back between Lindgren's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Mike Bard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Lindgren is keeping the position.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Lindgren's brow.
Lindgren keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass. #T4#
Lindgren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bard stands up over Lindgren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindgren is retaining full guard.
Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgren is keeping the position for now.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgren has Bard pulled in close to control his posture.
Lindgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Lindgren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bard.
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindgren.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindgren.
Lindgren scores with a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bard.
Bard working the head with strikes.
Lindgren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Lindgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Lindgren wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Bard thows a huge punch but Lindgren dodges it nicely.
Bard winds up and cracks Lindgren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bard drops an elbow to the side of Lindgren's head.
Lindgren is staying active underneath Bard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindgren taking some punishment here, with Bard in his half guard.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindgren defends it well. #SUB2#
Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mike Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lindgren trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Bard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgren keeps working.
Lindgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard wants to free his trapped foot but Lindgren is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bard.
Lindgren is not content to let Bard control the position.#T3#
Lindgren wants to control but Bard is keeping busy.
Lindgren is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindgren has hold of Bard's hands but Bard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bard wants to take a breather but Lindgren is having none of it.
Bard lands strikes from half guard.
Lindgren trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Bard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Bard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lindgren is refusing to be controlled, as Bard sits in half guard. #T4#
Lindgren is in trouble now - Bard has advanced to mount!
Bard lands a nice shot to the head.
Lindgren swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lindgren is trying desperately to improve position.
Bard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lindgren is rocked!
Lindgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bard looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lindgren covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Dolph Lindgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Bard takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Bard manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bard throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Bard scores with a nice strike.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bard. That snapped Junior's head back.
Bard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Junior drives through with a takedown into Bard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Our spies down at at Kung Pao inform us that Bard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior won't allow Bard to sweep him here.
Junior trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bard working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Bard up and slammed him! Bard can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control!
Bard is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Bard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Bard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Junior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bard. #SUB2#
Bard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Junior has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2#
Junior tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Junior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but Bard has full control of the position and if anything, Junior has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to escape the position.
Junior is trapped and Bard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Can Junior hold on?! Bard is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #ROC2#Junior is rocked!#SUB2#
Bard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Junior defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Bard lands a massive shot to the side of Junior 's head and he's out cold! Bard jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Bard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bard avoids the body shot from Steed.
Steed works the jab nicely.
Steed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Steed. That's going to slow Bard down.
Steed digs a good body shot into Bard's ribs.
A low kick lands for Steed.
A big right from Bard misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Bard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Steed lands a big head kick that sends Bard tumbling to the mat! Steed takes a step backwards and waves Bard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Bard has been cut.#TD#
Bard gets a double leg takedown into Steed's guard.
Bard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard is working Steed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Steed is keeping the position.#T1#
Bard is working hard here to advance position.
Bard passes Steed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steed defending well though.
Bard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steed is trying to get back to full guard.
Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steed is refusing to be controlled, as Bard sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bard trying to pass the guard but Steed defending well.
Bard drops an elbow to the side of Steed's head. #T2#
Bard drops an elbow to the side of Steed's head.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steed defending well though.
Bard working over Steed with some ground and pound. Steed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steed's head.
Bard is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Steed is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bard fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Steed from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bard! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Nemesis Steed had this to say: 'He got lucky is all! The whole WORLD knows Nemesis Steed is the greatest of ALL time!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Dorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Bard looking to score a takedown here. Dorn is defending well but Bard drives through and ends up in Dorn's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dorn looking to control.
Bard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorn is keeping the position for now.
Bard scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Dorn is looking for a triangle but Bard pushes his legs off easily.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Dorn blocks nicely.
Bard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Bard throws an elbow that misses. Dorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bard's guard. Nice move by Dorn!#REVB#
Bard keeping full guard, as Dorn tries to pass.
Bard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Dorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bard passes to side control. #T2#
Bard tries to score with some ground and pound. Dorn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dorn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bard.
Bard trying to control the position but Dorn is working away. #SUB#
Bard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dorn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bard cracks Dorn with a big right hand but Dorn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ES2#
Dorn throws Bard to one side and escapes!
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bard does no damage. #T3#
Bard misses with a body shot.
Dorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bard looks to land a right hand but Dorn moved out of range.
Dorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorn lands a head shot.
Bard's corner calls for a 1-2. Bard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dorn lands a jab to Bard's midsection.#TD#
Bard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dorn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dorn can't do much from the bottom here.
Bard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bard is looking to take a break and control but Dorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bard misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dorn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bard but great work by Dorn.#SUB2#
Dorn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bard is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dorn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bard, who protects the arm well.
Bard is looking for a sweep.
Bard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dorn off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dorn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bard is throwing shots to the body but Dorn manages to wriggle free. Bard pounces on him again and ends up in Dorn's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bard.
Dorn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dorn checks a leg kick.
Bard backing away here, and Dorn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Dorn had a free shot at his head there.
Dorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorn ducks right into an uppercut from Bard.
Bard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bard finds it's way through Dorn's defenses.
Dorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Bard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorn is just out of range.
Bard slips a straight right by Dorn.
Dorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Bard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target. #T1#
A big left from Dorn misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bard takes a swing at Dorn's ribcage but misses.
Dorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab.
Bard throws an overhand right that lands on Dorn's shoulder, as Dorn tries to avoid the shot.
Dorn throws a hook but Bard avoids it easily.
Dorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Dorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard avoids the head kick by Dorn.
Dorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bard misses with a looping right.
Dorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bard.
Dorn walks into a stiff left hand from Bard.
Dorn staying out of range there.
Bard cracks Dorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dorn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Bard checks a leg kick nicely.
Bard throws a big counter combination but Dorn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bard checks it well.
It looked like Bard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Bard misses its intended target.
Mike Bard is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorn looks for the body kick but Bard saw that one coming. #T2#
Bard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dorn staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Bard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dorn quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bard there.
Mike Bard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Bard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard looking to pass the guard.
Bard trying to control but Dorn is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bard cracks Dorn with a solid left hand.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bard pushing down on Dorn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bard is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dorn to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Dorn blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bard defends well.
Dorn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Bard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bard looking to pass the guard.
Dorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard. #SUB2#
Dorn has his foot on Bard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bard misses with a hook.
Dorn misses the shot to the body.
Bard fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorn throws out the jab.
Bard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dorn throws a looping overhand right but Bard ducks down to avoid it.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
Decent striking displayed by Bard there.
Bard misses with a looping right.
Dorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dorn tried to score with a low kick but Bard checks it.
Dorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bard momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorn. That snapped Bard's head back.
Dorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Dorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Dorn loads up on a big right hand but Bard slips the punch.
Dorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Bard connects with a looping right hand.
Bard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorn throws out the jab.
Dorn slips a jab from Bard.#CL#
Bard closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bard breaks the clinch.
Bard misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard fails to land the takedown.
Dorn slips a straight right by Bard.
Dorn throws a leg kick but Bard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bard drops his hands momentarily and Dorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dorn checks it well. #CL2#
Dorn takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard tries to break the clinch but Dorn is controlling the position.
Dorn gets underhooks to prevent Bard's takedown attempt.
Bard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bard's elbow.
Dorn tries to work over Bard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bard is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorn has double underhooks.
Dorn crunches a lovely knee into Bard's ribcage.
Dorn lands a knee to the head.
Dorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bard's elbow.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Dorn has him pressed against the cage.
Bard jumps guard but Dorn stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dorn misses with a body punch.
Mike Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dorn landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dorn gets through Bard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bard can't get the takedown.
Dorn lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Bard has been cut.
Dorn misses with a knee strike.
Dorn scores with a shot to the side of Bard's head.
Dorn lands a knee to the body.
Dorn lands a good knee to the midsection. Bard won't want to take too many of those.
Dorn lands a nice knee to the body.
Dorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Bard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bard backwards.
Atilla Dorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bard backwards.
Bard avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Dorn landing knees to the body. #T4#
Dorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dorn working Bard over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorn.
Dorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bard backwards.
Dorn with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorn.
Bard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bard is trying to force a seperation but Dorn has the dominant position.
Bard avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorn crunches a lovely knee into Bard's ribcage.
Dorn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bard's defenses.
Dorn tries to work over Bard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atilla Dorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bard backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atilla Dorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 35
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bard punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
Bard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bard's head.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bard throws a solid leg kick but Bolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bard.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Bolt.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolt misses the target.
Bolt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bard misses with a straight left.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bard.
Bard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bard works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Bard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolt rather than just go for the knockout.
Bard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Bolt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bard throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt dives in and grabs Bard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bard pushes down on Bolt's head and hops out.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Bard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolt throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard misses with a body shot.
Bard scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Bolt coming out on top.
A big left from Bolt misses. #T2##TD#
Bolt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bard was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolt finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Bolt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bolt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bard has his foot on Bolt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolt works his way back into a safe position though.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
Bard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bard looking to control.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Bard striking off his back but it's not causing Bolt any problems.
Bolt trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
Bard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
It looks like Bolt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab by Bard.
Bard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.#TD2#
Bard gets a double leg takedown into Bolt's guard.
Bolt looking to control. #SUB#
Bolt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bolt has tightened it up now! Bard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 27
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Bard misses.
Bard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka thuds his shin into the meat of Bard's side.
Rajantaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bard throws a lazy uppercut
and Rajantaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rajantaka scores with a push kick.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rajantaka dodges the punch combination from Bard.
Bard jabs at Rajantaka's body.#CL2#
Rajantaka has managed to clinch.
Rajantaka lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Bard has been cut.
Rajantaka has Bard pressed against the cage, preventing Bard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Bard successfully pulls guard.
Rajantaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bard is on top in guard.

Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajantaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajantaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajantaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Rajantaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajantaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rajantaka keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bard trying to control but Rajantaka is working from the bottom.
Bard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bard postures up in Rajantaka's guard and throws a big left but Rajantaka blocks it.
Bard postures up in Rajantaka's guard and throws a big left but Rajantaka blocks it.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rajantaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rajantaka controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Bard.
Bard throws a right and a left that Rajantaka avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage.
Rajantaka lands a right hand.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bard is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bard blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka leaning against his opponent.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bard throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka tries to work over Bard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rajantaka slowing the pace effectively.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bard is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajantaka. That's going to slow Bard down.
Bard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bard duly obliges.
Rajantaka throws a head kick but Bard moves out of range.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Bard blocks it.
Bard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rajantaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rajantaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bard jumps guard but Rajantaka stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Bard fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tarmo Rajantaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Bard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rajantaka is looking to land body kicks.
Bard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Rajantaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajantaka needs to keep his hands up - Bard had a free shot at his head there.
Bard misses with a body shot.
Rajantaka misses with a kick to the body.
Bard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rajantaka misses with a body kick.
Rajantaka connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rajantaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rajantaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Bard scores with a nice strike.
Bard defending well as Rajantaka loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Bard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bard throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Rajantaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard throws a leg kick
and Rajantaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rajantaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Rajantaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rajantaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rajantaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Bard misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rajantaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rajantaka keeps Bard at a distance using the push kick.
Bard throws a leg kick
and Rajantaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rajantaka has closed the distance and engaged Bard in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bard. #T2#
Bard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rajantaka smiles and moves away.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Bard is having none of it.
Bard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajantaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rajantaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Bard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.#CL2#
Rajantaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Bard tries to pull guard but Rajantaka won't allow it.
Bard can't break the clinch.
Rajantaka prevents a body shot from Bard.
Bard is trying to drag Rajantaka to the mat but Rajantaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rajantaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Rajantaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bard blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajantaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rajantaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rajantaka gets through Bard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rajantaka just leaning against Bard, taking a breather.
Rajantaka connects with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rajantaka stalling against the cage.
Bard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bard's face.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage.
Bard fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Rajantaka. #ROC2#Bard is rocked!#T4#
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Bard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rajantaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajantaka working the clinch nicely. Bard is working for position but Rajantaka cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bard crumples up against the cage and Rajantaka lands two more shots before the ref can save Bard! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tarmo Rajantaka!
After winning the bout, Tarmo Rajantaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 21
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Bard shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Junior tries to avoid it but Bard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Junior to the ground. Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Bard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bard backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Bard manages to avoid it all.
Bard connects with the punch.#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Bard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Junior avoids the body shot from Bard.
Bard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Bard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Bard moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior blocks an elbow strike.
Bard lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Junior stalling against the cage.
Bard is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Bard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Junior uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bard controlling the position.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Junior decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Bard closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Bard letting Junior take a breather here.#BC#
Bard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bard looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Bard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bard.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bard was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Bard moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Joe Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bard lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Junior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bard with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bard cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick from Bard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Bard dives in for a single leg takedown but Junior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bard. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bard.
Junior has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior on the side of the head.
Bard lands a jab to the head.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Bard finish him?
Bard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Bard.
Junior throws out a counter right but Bard avoids it with no problem.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Bard shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Bard catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Bard lands a body shot.
Bard fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bard takes the fight into the clinch.
Bard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bard jumps guard but Junior stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bard tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Bard tests Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bard tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Bard blocks the body kick.
Mike Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bard tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Junior has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bard is on him like a limpet, forcing Junior back against the cage.
Bard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Bard can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bard up against the cage.#BC#
Bard breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Bard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Bard just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bard throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bard misses the shot to the body.
Bard digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Bard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
As Bard backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Bard manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bard throws a lazy head kick
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bard swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior jabs at Bard's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Junior.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard with the inside leg kick.
Bard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior throws a series of punches but Bard avoids them all with ease.
Bard has his takedown stuffed
and Junior counters with a series of strikes. Bard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bard circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Bard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bard takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Bard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Junior walks into a left hand. #T4#
Bard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bard throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bard misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bard misses with a few strikes there.
Bard misses with a straight right.
Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Bard throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bard shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bard misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bard wants to clinch
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Bard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Junior comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Bard stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Junior is on him like rabid pit bull! Bard slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Junior!
Joe Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Bard drops Popeye with a left right combo! Bard follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#It looks like John Popeye has been cut.
Popeye takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bard cracks Popeye with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Popeye is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
A less than humble Mike Bard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 7
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu moves forwards but Bard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bard counters with an inside leg kick.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bard!
Bard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Bard misses with a wild combination.
And Karhu counters with a quick kick to the body but Bard blocks it.
Bard tries to land a leg kick but Karhu saw it coming and moves away.
Karhu swings for the body but Bard moves out of range.
Karhu throws the kick towards the body but Bard avoids it.
Bard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Karhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Karhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karhu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Karhu chips away with some ground and pound.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Karhu stands up over Bard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Karhu postures up and lands a big shot to Bard's brow.
Karhu scoring with some ground and pound.
Karhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karhu lands a couple of digs.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karhu cracks Bard with a solid left hand.
Karhu distracts Bard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu works over Bard with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bard wants to sweep here but Karhu controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bard keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karhu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karhu is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhu trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Karhu connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Karhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karhu working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Bard is rocked!
Karhu loads up on a big left hand. Bard felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Karhu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bard can't hide his disappointment, as Karhu celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Karhu!

Event: Sucker Punch 205# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Sam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sam showed some decent athleticism there.
Sam is trying to control the action in half guard but Bard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam wants to take a breather but Bard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet. #T1#
Bard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sam's head.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bard stands and throws Sam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bard lands some shots froms side control.
Sam tries to bench press Bard off him but Bard keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sam down.
Bard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Bard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sam's legs.
Sam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bard connects with a decent elbow.
Bard scoring with punches from side control.
Bard lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Sam is rocked!#SUB2#
Bard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Sam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard grinds an elbow into Sam's temple.
We've been hearing good reports from Sam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sam is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sam!
Bard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bard! Sam is hurt baaadly! Bard is firing away with more strikes - Sam is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
Mike Bard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch 205# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hasanov checks a leg kick.
Bard moves out of range as Hasanov strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bard. #TD#
Hasanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hasanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hasanov keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Hasanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hasanov has wrist control.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Hasanov blocks nicely.
Hasanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hasanov tries to get out of the position.
Bard throws a strike but Hasanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hasanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hasanov stopping the sweep attempt from Bard.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Hasanov from controlling successfully.
Bard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hasanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard trying to keep a closed guard but Hasanov is proving a slippery customer.
Hasanov preventing the sweep.
Bard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasanov trying to keep a closed guard but Bard is proving a slippery customer.
Bard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hasanov has wrist control.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasanov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hasanov keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard is in close to Hasanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bard looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hasanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasanov trying to keep a closed guard but Bard is proving a slippery customer.
Bard passes into half guard.
Hasanov keeping hold of Bard's head, controlling as best he can.
Hasanov has hold of Bard's hands but Bard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bard trying to mount his opponent but Hasanov defends it.
Bard trying to control from half guard but Hasanov is working away.
Bard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hasanov's head.
Hasanov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bard is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hasanov as he works his way to full guard.
Bard preventing the sweep.
Hasanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Hasanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Bard throws a strike but Hasanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hasanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Bard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Hasanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Hasanov trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hasanov stacks Bard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hasanov!
Hasanov works to advance to full mount. Bard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Bard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bard. Hasanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasanov throws a leg kick but Bard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Bard throws an overhand right that lands on Hasanov's shoulder, as Hasanov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Bard is predictable there #TD#
and Hasanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bard's guard.
Hasanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hasanov postures up and lands a big shot to Bard's brow.
Ali Hasanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasanov postures up in Bard's guard and throws a big left but Bard blocks it.
Hasanov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hasanov drops back looking for a leg! Bard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bard manages to kick Hasanov off! Hasanov jumps back into Bard's guard.
Bard is looking to sweep but instead, Hasanov has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hasanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hasanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hasanov is controlling the pace.
Bard moves into full guard.
Hasanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hasanov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hasanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bard defends it well.
Hasanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bard can do to turn this around?
Bard trying to control from the bottom.
Bard is looking to improve his position.
Bard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bard.
Hasanov is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Hasanov from controlling successfully.
Hasanov won't allow Bard to sweep him here.
Hasanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bard's head.#T3#
Bard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasanov controls the pace.
Hasanov stopping the sweep attempt from Bard.
Hasanov advances to half guard.
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Bard moves into full guard.
Bard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bard trying to control but Hasanov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasanov is keeping the position for now.
Hasanov is trying to keep Bard in close.
Bard wants to pass the guard but Hasanov is keeping the position.
Bard cracks Hasanov with a solid left hand.
Bard is in close to Hasanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasanov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasanov has his hands on Bard's head, controlling the position.
Bard preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Hasanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bard misses with a double jab.
Hasanov scores with a jab to the head.
Mike Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasanov fails to land the takedown.
Bard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hasanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bard thinking.
Bard misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Hasanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Hasanov from controlling successfully.
Hasanov stopping the sweep attempt from Bard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bard working for a triangle but Hasanov defends it easily.
Hasanov pushing down on Bard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Bard wants to improve his position but Hasanov is controlling well. #SUB#
Hasanov is looking for submissions but instead, Bard has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hasanov has momentary wrist control but Bard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hasanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Hasanov blocks nicely. #T2#
Hasanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bard passes Hasanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard passes to full mount!
Hasanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hasanov is working to get back to half guard.
Bard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Bard tries to push Hasanov's head away but Hasanov is holding on tight.
The referee warns Hasanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hasanov regains half guard.
Bard working over Hasanov with some ground and pound. Hasanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hasanov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bard is looking for a kimura here.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hasanov defending well though. #T4#
Hasanov is looking for a sweep. Bard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hasanov is looking to improve his position.
Bard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hasanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bard lands strikes from half guard.
Bard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasanov is not content to let Bard control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Bard!
After the fight, Mike Bard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bard takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Fury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fury seems to be working for a kimura but Bard defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Fury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fury's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fury's back!
Bard throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fury could be in trouble here!
Bard is trying to stick to Fury's back but Fury is turning into Bard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fury.#SUB#
Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bard! #REVB#
Bard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fury tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bard decides to stand back up. #CL#
Fury drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage. #T2#
Bard jumps guard but Fury stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bard manages to break the clinch.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab.
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown but Bard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Bard's shoulder, as Bard tries to avoid the shot.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bard throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Fury changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bard is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bard is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fury has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bard tries to buck Fury off but Fury is having none of it.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fury's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bard manages to get to full guard.
Bard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fury looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Fury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bard dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Bard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bard trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Bard preventing the sweep.
Bard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fury throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bard lands a couple of digs.
Bard lands a couple of digs.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Fury is working for a kimura but Bard is defending it quite comfortably.
Bard tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Titus Fury will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bard misses with a body kick.
Bard sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury slips a jab from Bard.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury wants to clinch.
A big right from Fury misses. #CL#
Fury closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Bard digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Fury.
Bard is looking to control Fury's arms but Fury gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bard has his back to the cage.
Fury misses with some punches. #T1#
Bard jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Titus Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Bard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
Fury takes one to the chin there.
Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bard swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Bard throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range. #CL#
Fury gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Bard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Fury shoots in and gets a takedown into Bard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fury wants to pass the guard but Bard is keeping the position.#SUB#
Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.#SUB#
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fury preventing the sweep.
Bard keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bard has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fury drops back looking for a leg! Bard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bard manages to kick Fury off! Fury jumps back into Bard's guard.
Fury passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Bard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Fury prevents Bard from improving his position.#SUB#
Fury looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Fury is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Titus Fury!
Titus Fury very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD1
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1##CL#
Rubio clinches with his opponent.
Rubio blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Rubio tightens his grip and picks Bard up, before dumping him to the ground. Bard manages to land in guard.
Rubio throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bard looking to control.
Rubio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rubio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bard trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Rubio can't keep his opponent in guard - Bard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Bard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rubio!
Bard working Rubio over with strikes here.
Bard lands a nice shot to the head.
Rubio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bard with good strikes from the mount here!
Rubio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubio tries to get out of the position.
Rubio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rubio's face.
Bard lands a nice shot to the head.
Rubio squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rubio? #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubio is bucking up trying to escape but Bard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bard with a couple of short strikes.
Rubio is in a horrible position here. Bard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bard looking to control but Rubio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bard unloading with bombs!
Bard with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bard.
Rubio is bucking up trying to escape but Bard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rubio is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bard landing shots from mount.
Bard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Bard connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Bard is landing with some decent strikes but Rubio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Bard.
Bard working Rubio over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bard lands with some strikes.
Bard with good strikes from the mount here!
Bard is landing with some decent strikes but Rubio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Bard has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rubio is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Bard!

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