Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Bartz throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Thai 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#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is working for a kimura but Bartz is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Thai wants to advance to full mount but Bartz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartz is retaining full guard.
Thai passes Bartz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bartz is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bartz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bartz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartz defends it well. #SUB#
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thai trying to mount his opponent but Bartz defends it. #T3##SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bartz is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartz is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai is pressing down on Bartz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartz is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bartz is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Thai is looking to advance position but Bartz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Thai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
Bartz lands with a nice combination. Thai backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Donk. Bartz catches Thai right on the button with a cross.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartz tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartz to the ground. Bartz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartz throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartz.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Bartz.
Bartz throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bartz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Bartz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bartz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thai's guard! Nice work there by Bartz! #T4#
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Bartz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thai has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bartz is looking to defend but Thai has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bartz! Thai pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bartz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wille Thai!
Wille Thai is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Bartz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bainbridge.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Bartz checks a low kick from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz digs a good hook to Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bainbridge with a body shot.
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
Bainbridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartz checks a low kick from Bainbridge.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartz. #CL#
Bainbridge gets a clinch.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge tries to break free but Bartz pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bainbridge slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz stops a takedown attempt from Bainbridge.
Bartz pushes Bainbridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
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!
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bartz manages to break the clinch.
Bartz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bainbridge throws a push kick but Bartz slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Bainbridge down.
Bartz slips a straight right by Bainbridge.#T3#
Bartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz tries a quick counter leg kick but Bainbridge is wise to it.
Bainbridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartz throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bainbridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bartz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bainbridge scrambles back to his feet.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but Bartz circles away.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge backing away here, and Bartz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge misses with the combination. #T4#
Bartz scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bartz.
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
Bartz cracks a nice hook into Bainbridge's ribs.
Bainbridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
It seemed like Bartz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bainbridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartz's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartz throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bainbridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartz throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bainbridge lands with a good body shot.
Bartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Bainbridge rushes Bartz and presses him up against the cage.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a two punch combination.
Bartz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bainbridge moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Bartz slips under a jab.
Bartz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bainbridge checks a low kick from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bainbridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bainbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Bartz works Bainbridge's body with a nice hook.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range. #T2#
Bartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bainbridge on the side of the head.#CL#
Bartz tries to keep at a distance but Bainbridge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartz tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
Bartz missing with knees to the body.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bainbridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Bainbridge off balance momentarily.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge wants to clinch
and Bainbridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bartz throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bainbridge is predictable there
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Bainbridge is predictable there
and Bartz counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Bainbridge throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Bainbridge rushes Bartz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bartz works on Bainbridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Chad Bartz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bainbridge ducks right into an uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bainbridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bartz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bainbridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Bartz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bartz.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Bainbridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartz misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a good low kick that Bartz was not able to check. #CL#
Bainbridge forces Bartz back against the cage and clinches.
Bartz tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bainbridge working aggressively here. #BC2#
Bartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bainbridge slips a jab from Bartz.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Bartz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Bartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Bartz works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Bainbridge down.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Bainbridge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartz's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartz misses the shot to the body.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Bainbridge moves his leg out of the way.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz throws a leg kick
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz connects with a jab.
Bartz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Bartz drops Bainbridge with a beautiful combination! Bainbridge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bartz is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz stuns Bainbridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartz thuds a left hand into Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bainbridge misses with a double jab
and Bartz counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz really dominated that round.
That's time! Bainbridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Bartz gets caught napping as Bainbridge dives in and scores a takedown. Bartz manages to retain guard.
Bainbridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bainbridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Bainbridge from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throwing strikes from guard but Bartz blocks nicely.
Bainbridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bainbridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bainbridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bainbridge throws a strike but Bartz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bartz is controlling him.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Bainbridge is controlling Bartz's posture.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet but Bartz passes into half guard.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge is controlling Bartz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bainbridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Bartz.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartz as he connects with a hook.
Bainbridge walks into a straight right hand from Bartz.
Bartz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bainbridge feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz swinging wildly here.
Bainbridge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bartz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Bartz misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz throws a right and a left that Bainbridge avoids nicely.
Bainbridge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bainbridge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bainbridge wants to clinch up but Bartz keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bainbridge is defended easily by Bartz.#T1#
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge slips a jab and a cross from Bartz.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Bartz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Good exchange - Bainbridge coming out on top.
Bainbridge takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bainbridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Bartz's head.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bartz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Bartz misses
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bartz misses with a two punch combination.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bainbridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Bartz off the cage and back into range.
Bartz with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Bainbridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and Bartz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bainbridge moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
Bartz throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Bartz moves away and avoids it.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Payton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Payton misses with a right hand
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Payton.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz 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.
A jab from Bartz misses.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton misses with a two punch combination.
Bartz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz tried to counter with a leg kick but Payton avoided it.#T1#
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
A jab from Payton misses.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payton has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Bartz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payton.
Bartz slips under a jab from Payton.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartz misses the target.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Bartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Bartz misses.
Payton throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
Payton 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.
Payton scores with a hook.
Bartz takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Payton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payton.
Bartz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with a leg kick.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Payton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Payton falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bartz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
A very excited looking Chad Bartz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Walter Payton had this to say: 'Bullsh*t'.

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Bartz connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Bartz fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Thai is working for a kimura but Bartz is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Thai looking for a submission but Bartz manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Bartz is keeping the position.#T1#
Bartz has Thai pulled in close to control his posture.
Bartz keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thai 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. #SUB2#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bartz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thai has his feet on Bartz's thighs here. He's pushed Bartz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bartz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!
Wille Thai is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Dennison checks a low kick from Bartz.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Bartz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bartz looking to control.
Bartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennison 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.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Bartz is keeping the position.
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bartz keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison trying to control but Bartz is working from the bottom.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartz has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Bartz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Bartz!#REVB#
Bartz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennison managing to control the position.
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is controlling Bartz's posture.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dennison is pulling down on Bartz's head. It's preventing any offense from Bartz, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartz.
Bartz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartz.
Bartz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennison or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartz, which made it look bad.
Dennison misses with a shot to the body
and Bartz counters with a low kick, right behind Dennison 's knee.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dennison darts in trying to clinch
and Bartz counters with a nice body shot.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartz swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Bartz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz takes one on the button.
Dennison jabs Bartz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartz stuffs the takedown.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
Dennison swings widly with a right hand
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dennison. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dennison cracks a nice hook into Bartz's ribs.#TD#
Dennison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bartz on his heels. He'll look to pass Bartz's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bartz leaves Dennison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dennison thinking.
Dennison goes for a double leg but Bartz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dennison or not. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennison is looking to wear down Bartz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dennison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Bartz scores with a spinning back kick!
Bartz lands with a cross. #ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
Dennison tries to clinch up.
Oh Dennison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dennison out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Bartz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz lunges at Payton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payton's hand. #CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz slips a jab from Payton.
Payton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a right hand that Bartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartz also avoids with ease.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Payton 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.
Payton throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bartz moves into the clinch.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike from Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton looks winded!
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a right hand.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton wants to stall.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Payton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payton stalling.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bartz lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bartz darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Payton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartz up against the cage.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz. #T2#
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz pushes off an throws an elbow but Payton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bartz on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bartz lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton stalling against the cage.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards. #T4#
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Payton tries to tie him up.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bartz digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Payton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Payton tenderised Bartz's leg. Bartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartz.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Payton misses.
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Bartz throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz cracks Payton with a good jab.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Bartz rushes Payton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
A short right from Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payton throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz is working Payton over against the cage.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payton.#BC#
Bartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton looks to land a combination but Bartz avoids it well.
That kick from Bartz tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton scores with a jab. Bartz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
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!
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Payton tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Payton is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bartz!
An out of breath Chad Bartz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'.

Event: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Bartz throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartz, as that shot connected.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz throws a counter combo.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartz wants to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Bartz misses.
Bartz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bartz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartz moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Cobb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bartz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb looks to throw a body kick
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Bartz misses.
Cobb throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
Bartz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
A jab from Bartz does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Bartz counters with a straight right hand.
Bartz avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for Bartz.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Bartz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobb's knee momentarily.#T3#
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz connects with a leg kick.
Bartz thumps Cobb with a low kick.
Bartz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Bartz had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Bartz.
Bartz lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartz, as that shot connected.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bartz instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is trying to push Bartz away but Bartz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Bartz digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Bartz tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz is working Cobb over against the cage.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Bartz pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Bartz is controlling him.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartz.
Bartz scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz 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##KD2#
Bartz lands a left and a right that send Cobb crashing to the mat, dazed. Bartz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cobb is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Bartz lands a left and a right that send Cobb crashing to the mat, dazed. Bartz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Bartz. Beautiful body shot.
Bartz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Bartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartz's head backwards.#KD2#
Bartz cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobb looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bartz finish him?
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Bartz feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Bartz connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Bartz counters with a big right hand! Oh Cobb is in trouble here! Bartz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
A relieved looking Chad Bartz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Bartz misses the body punch
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartz's knee momentarily.
Hasselhoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartz doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Bartz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hasselhoff doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Hasselhoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hasselhoff connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bartz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz cracks Hasselhoff with an open hand slap.
Hasselhoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hasselhoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Bartz lunges at Hasselhoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hasselhoff's hand.
Hasselhoff walks into a left hand.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hasselhoff throws a right hand that misses
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Bartz missing with a left hand there. Hasselhoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Hasselhoff pushes him off.
It seemed like Hasselhoff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hasselhoff under the eye.
Hasselhoff looks for the body kick but Bartz saw that one coming.
Hasselhoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Bartz 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.#T2#
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasselhoff lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Bartz misses. #KD2#
Hasselhoff lands a big head kick that sends Bartz tumbling to the mat! Hasselhoff takes a step backwards and waves Bartz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bartz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Hasselhoff fakes the body blow, causing Bartz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bartz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misha Hasselhoff!
Misha Hasselhoff is the new light heavyweight champion!
Misha Hasselhoff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Bizihwaile
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bartz walks into a stiff left hand from Averyanov.
Averyanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Averyanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Bartz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Averyanov.
Bartz thuds his right hand into Averyanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averyanov throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz digs a good hook to Averyanov's body.
Averyanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Averyanov.
Bartz throws a shot to the body.
Averyanov moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov moves out of range as Bartz strikes.#T1#
Bartz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Averyanov on the side of the head.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
Averyanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bartz throws a chopping leg kick but Averyanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Averyanov walks into a left hand.
Averyanov motions for Bartz to come forward. Averyanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartz! But no joy.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Averyanov scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Averyanov's belly button to the back.
Averyanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartz counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov throws a body kick that misses.
Bartz cracks Averyanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target. #T3#
Bartz staying out of range there.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Averyanov checks it.
Bartz digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Averyanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartz! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Bartz.
Averyanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Bartz catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Averyanov throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
A big right from Averyanov misses. #T4#
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartz with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Averyanov dodges the punch combination from Bartz.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bartz cracks Averyanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averyanov checks it well.
Bartz with a nice calf kick.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartz is looking to slow Averyanov down with leg kicks.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a low kick, right behind Averyanov 's knee.
Averyanov misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws out a loose jab but Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Bartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartz also avoids with ease.
Bartz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averyanov.#T1#
Bartz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averyanov's knee momentarily.
Bartz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Bartz tried to score with a low kick but Averyanov checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a right hand to the body.
Averyanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Averyanov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Averyanov throws a wild body kick that Bartz sees coming a mile off.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averyanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Averyanov throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bartz jabs Averyanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
Bartz throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Averyanov steps away.
Averyanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Bartz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averyanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartz staying out of range there.
Bartz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Averyanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz is looking to score with low kicks.
Averyanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
Bartz scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Bartz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bartz lands a glancing blow to the side of Averyanov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bartz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Bartz.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averyanov has time to react.
Bartz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Averyanov swings widly with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Averyanov steps away.
Averyanov looks to land a body kick but Bartz moved away.
Bartz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz tries to work over Averyanov's front leg with a kick but Averyanov checks it.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartz sizes up Averyanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averyanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averyanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averyanov throws a combination that misses
and Bartz counters with a two punch combo.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Averyanov misses with a jab to the body
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averyanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartz throws a series of punches but Averyanov avoids them all with ease.
Averyanov misses with a double jab
and Bartz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Averyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartz.#ROC2#Averyanov is rocked!
and Bartz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Averyanov! He's just covering up as Bartz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
Our winner, Chad Bartz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Bartz fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.
Bartz thuds a left hand into Choke's body.
Bartz thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Bartz fights it but they end up in guard.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke is pushing down on Bartz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bartz is fighting to maintain full guard but Choke has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Bartz is defending well.
Bartz is trying to control but can't.
Bartz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Bartz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartz is controlling Choke's trapped leg to prevent Choke from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Choke 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! Bartz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Bartz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartz throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy tries to land a body kick
and Bartz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartz takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz throws a shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Bartz misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
No joy there for Bartz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz. #T1#
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kennedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kennedy clinches.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bartz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Bartz on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Bartz is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bartz avoids the damage to the body.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Kennedy tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Bartz gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the cage.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head. #BC#
Bartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kennedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Bartz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kennedy! Bartz lets Kennedy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Bartz connects with the perfect overhand right and Kennedy falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bartz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Christophe counters with a single leg into guard. Bartz didn't expect that.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartz 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.#SUB2#
Christophe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bartz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christophe has Bartz in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Christophe has his foot on Bartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bartz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartz has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
Bartz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe trying to keep a closed guard but Bartz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Christophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Christophe can't keep his opponent in guard - Bartz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christophe is trying to get back to full guard.
Christophe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bartz manages to pass to mount!
Christophe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christophe tries to control the position but Bartz now has his back.
Christophe tries to escape but Bartz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bartz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Christophe doesn't escape. #T2#
Christophe wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Christophe right now.
Christophe trying to control the hands but Bartz won't let him.
Bartz has the hooks in. Christophe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bartz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bartz continues to stall.
Christophe wants to escape the position. #T3#
Christophe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bartz.
Christophe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe wants to control but Bartz is having none of it.
Christophe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Christophe right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Christophe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Christophe breaks Bartz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Christophe pushes down on Bartz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christophe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bartz tries to lock up and control but Christophe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christophe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartz is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christophe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bartz because Christophe loaded up on that one.
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 Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christophe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christophe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Christophe scores with a head kick. Bartz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Christophe misses with a low kick as Bartz jumps back.
Bartz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christophe is out of range.
Christophe moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Christophe counters with a single leg into guard. Bartz didn't expect that. #T1#
Bartz keeping full guard, as Christophe tries to pass.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Christophe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bartz holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christophe throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartz wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christophe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bartz throws a poor cross that misses
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz misses the jab.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christophe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz throws a low kick but Christophe moves out of range easily. #T3#
Bartz takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Christophe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bartz doesn't seem phased though.
Bartz lands a glancing blow to the side of Christophe's head.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Christophe is out of range.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christophe moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Bartz cracks Christophe with a good jab.
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartz misses with a body punch
and Christophe counters with a left to the body.
Bartz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christophe under the eye.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Christophe moves out of range of the strikes.
Christophe throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christophe is able to avoid easily.
Christophe feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Christophe.
Christophe wants to slow Bartz down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Bartz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Bartz jabs at Christophe's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Bartz lands a jab to Christophe's midsection.
Christophe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christophe throws a front kick aimed at Bartz's knee but Bartz avoids it well.
Bartz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christophe.
Bartz misses with a hook. Christophe ducked under it nicely.
Christophe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Christophe crashing down! Christophe tries to stagger back to his feet but Bartz just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Christophe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
A relieved looking Chad Bartz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Choke checks it.
Bartz looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bartz stuffs the takedown.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bartz won't be happy with that.
Bartz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Choke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Bartz is defending well. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bartz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bartz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bartz wants to pass to mount but Choke is defending the position.
Choke is pressing down on Bartz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Bartz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bartz escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bartz trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bartz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bartz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartz wants to stand but Choke has his arm trapped.
Choke throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Choke manages to get back to half guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now.
Bartz wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartz wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke trying to strike off his back.
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 David Choke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Choke moves out of range as Bartz throws a body kick.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Choke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bartz jabs at Choke's body.
Bartz misses with a straight left.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke moves out of range as Bartz throws a body kick.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Bartz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Bartz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Choke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choke. That did some damage!#TD#
Choke drives through with a takedown into Bartz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Choke postures up in Bartz's guard and throws a big left but Bartz blocks it. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bartz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bartz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bartz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Choke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke stands and throws Bartz's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartz, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Bartz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Choke.
Choke is trying to ground and pound but Bartz uses the momentary lack of control by Choke to regain half guard. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choke is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bartz reverses the position - he's now on top in Choke's guard.
Bartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bartz uses it to pass to side control.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Bartz wants to stand but Choke is controlling his arm.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Choke moves out of range of the strikes.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Bartz is quick to defend against it.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Bartz avoids it well and moves away.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Bartz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choke moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartz wants it to stay on the feet.
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartz's waist but Bartz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.#T1#
Bartz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartz trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Choke wants to improve his position but instead Bartz has moved into half guard.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Bartz has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Bartz seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartz trying to mount his opponent but Choke defends it. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke looking for subs from the bottom but Bartz mounts him!
Bartz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Choke to take his back!
Choke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bartz. #T3#
Choke tries to break free.
Bartz doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartz is trying to keep Choke in close. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bartz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bartz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Choke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bartz has passed into half guard! #T4#
Bartz trying to control the pace.
Choke wants to sweep but Bartz has passed to side control!
Choke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bartz controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke wants to improve his position but Bartz is controlling well. #SUB#
Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bartz pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A jab from Bartz misses.
Bartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartz throws a body punch but Choke moves out of range.
Choke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Bartz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Choke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartz swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bartz sprawls and moves away.
Bartz works Choke's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Bartz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bartz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bartz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choke's best efforts.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bartz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bartz controlling the position for now.
Bartz wants to control but Choke is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bartz sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartz wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartz defending well though.
Bartz trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bartz makes his way to full guard, as Choke worked for a kimura. #T4#
Choke wants to pass the guard but Bartz is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartz keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Choke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Choke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartz feints a counter leg kick.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Choke counters with a single leg into guard. Bartz didn't expect that. #SUB#
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bartz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bartz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bartz! #REVB#
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bartz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bartz trying to control the position but Choke is working away.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bartz's best efforts.#SUB#
Choke with the active half guard here but Bartz passes nicely into side control.#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.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Bartz trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke manages to get back to half guard.
Bartz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Choke wants to improve his position but Bartz is controlling well. #SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bartz uses it to pass to side control.
Choke tries to buck Bartz off but Bartz is having none of it.
Bartz controlling from side mount.
Choke tries to buck Bartz off but Bartz is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bartz's best efforts.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bartz wants to pass the guard but Choke is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Bartz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Boomer
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubenstein moves away.
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz takes one to the chin there.
Bartz lands with a nice combination. Rubenstein backs away looking to recover.
Bartz blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartz loads up on a big right hand but Rubenstein slips the punch.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartz blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Bartz is looking for a counter combo.
Rubenstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubenstein is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rubenstein.#T1#
Rubenstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz fakes the leg kick and cracks Rubenstein in the body. #KD2#
Rubenstein knocks Bartz to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Rubenstein decides to take the fight back to the feet. #KD2#
Rubenstein bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bartz! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Bartz is rocked!#SU2#
Rubenstein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bartz, up you get!
Bartz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Bartz jabs at Rubenstein's body.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubenstein throws out the jab.
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubenstein.
Bartz blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Bartz throws a solid leg kick but Rubenstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartz.
Rubenstein drops his hands momentarily and Bartz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartz counters with an outside leg kick.
Rubenstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartz counters with a straight right hand.
Rubenstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartz counters with a one-two to the body.
Bartz lands a nice shot that snaps Rubenstein's head back. #ROC#Rubenstein is rocked!
Rubenstein throws a shot from downtown. Bartz moves away and avoids it.
Bartz tried to counter with a leg kick but Rubenstein avoided it.
Rubenstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartz finish him?
Rubenstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
Rubenstein seems to have recovered his senses.
Bartz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rubenstein looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz.
Rubenstein 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.
A right-left combo lands from Rubenstein. #T3#
Bartz blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Bartz.
Rubenstein throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Bartz sends Rubenstein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bartz is motioning to the referee to let Rubenstein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bartz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartz moves out of range as Rubenstein strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartz cracks Rubenstein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rubenstein falls to his knees and Bartz doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
After winning the bout, Chad Bartz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bartz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Bartz fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Bartz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to control from the top but Bartz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
Bartz controlling Scott's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bartz is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Bartz circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bartz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Bartz feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Bartz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily. #TD2#
Scott looking to score a takedown here. Bartz is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Bartz's guard.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Bartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Bartz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
Bartz trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Chad Bartz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Bartz manages to break the clinch.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartz can pounce on him.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Bartz lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Scott avoids the body shot from Bartz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartz.#CL2#
Scott darts in and clinches Bartz up against the cage.
Bartz gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott jumps guard but Bartz stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.#T1#
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott tries to pull guard but Bartz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands a left hand.
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Bartz pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bartz breaks the clinch.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Bartz keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartz throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Scott avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Bartz scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Bartz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Scott down.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartz.
Bartz wants to slow Scott down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Bartz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
Chad Bartz is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bartz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Bartz's guard.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
That's time! Bartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bartz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartz lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Bartz throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Bartz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bartz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott moves to clinch but Bartz breaks away
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz scores with a jab to the body.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Bartz there.
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Bartz scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
A jab from Bartz finds it's way through Scott's defenses. #ROC#Scott is rocked!#T3#
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartz finish him?
Scott tries to clinch
and Bartz counters with a right hand from hell and Scott is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
A very excited looking Chad Bartz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Castellana
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Bartz tries to clinch but Ochoa moves out of range.
And Ochoa responds with a good body kick, but Bartz manages to step out the way in time.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ochoa checks it well.
Ochoa wants to slow Bartz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ochoa misses the body punch
and Bartz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ochoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ochoa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bartz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ochoa. Ochoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ochoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bartz clinches up with Ochoa and pushes him back against the cage.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Bartz lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Ochoa as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochoa lands a shot to the body.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz. #T1#
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
Bartz 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.
Ochoa is trying to force a seperation but Bartz has the dominant position.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ochoa.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Bartz tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartz or not.
Ochoa tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Bartz. #BC2#
Ochoa breaks the clinch.
Bartz misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ochoa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ochoa. #T2#
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartz throws an elbow but misses.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ochoa breaks the clinch.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartz tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Ochoa counters with an inside leg kick.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Bartz's head but Bartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Bartz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ochoa.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Ochoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartz throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it. #CL#
Bartz forces Ochoa back against the cage and clinches.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Ochoa gets through Bartz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Bartz pushes Ochoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ochoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Bartz.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Bartz lands a left hand.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz lands a body punch.
A short right from Bartz on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bartz tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Ochoa's shoulder, as Ochoa tries to avoid the shot.
Ochoa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bartz digs a good hook to Ochoa's body. #CL#
Bartz has Ochoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Ochoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochoas head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Bartz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartz.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bartz tries a body shot but Ochoa blocks it.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ochoa is breathing heavily.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz pushes Ochoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ochoa.
Bartz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz is leaning against Ochoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow. #T2#
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ochoa's brow.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochoa.
A short uppercut from Bartz. #T3#
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Ochoa lands an uppercut.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ochoa.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ochoa or not.
A short left from Bartz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
A short right from Bartz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartz. #T4#
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards. #ROC#Ochoa is rocked!
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ochoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartz finish him?
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Bartz throws a big uppercut that drops Ochoa! More strikes from Bartz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ochoa lies dazed against the cage as Bartz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
An out of breath Chad Bartz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Kisei misses.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Kisei misses.
Kisei works Bartz's body with a nice hook.
Kisei works Bartz's body with a nice hook.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz wants to counter the offense by Kisei and move into the clinch position.
Kisei scores with a hook to the body. Bartz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Kisei is out of range.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei scores with a nice head shot.
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kisei scores with a decent looking hook.
Kisei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bartz.
Kisei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kisei clobbers Bartz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisei misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Kisei pushes him off.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
Bartz throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Kisei counters by moving into the clinch.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but Bartz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Bartz tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kisei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bartz walks away with a smile on his face. Kisei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kisei lands a really nice looking cross but Bartz seems unphased.
Bartz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Bartz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisei, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kisei controls his hands.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bartz to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiso Kisei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kisei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Bartz won't allow it.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Good body shot from Kisei. #TD#
Kisei pulls guard effortlessly.
Bartz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kisei wants to stand and escape but Bartz is having none of it.
Kisei is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bartz dives into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisei is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kisei's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bartz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Bartz decides to stand back up.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bartz manages to circle out of the way.
Kisei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Bartz misses with a two punch combination.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisei sets himself, and Bartz steps forward looking for the clinch! Kisei avoids it this time.
Bartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kisei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Bartz has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Kisei blocking some punches.
Kisei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kisei fails to land.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Bartz won't allow it.
Kisei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kisei lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Still in the clinch, Bartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz tries to land knees in the clinch but Kisei avoids the damage to the body.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Bartz holds him up against the cage and eventually Kisei drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Kisei successfully pulls guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartz is continuing to stall.
Kisei keeping moving, preventing Bartz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Bartz stands up from Kisei's guard - Bartz perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartz! But no joy.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bartz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kisei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz tries to clinch up but Kisei circles away and keeps his distance.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kisei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz.
Kisei scores with a jab to the head.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kisei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.#T1#
Bartz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kisei swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range. #CL2#
Bartz gets a clinch.
Kisei misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a body punch.
Kisei jumps guard but Bartz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kisei takes a shot to the head.
Kisei scores with a shot to the side of Bartz's head.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Bartz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Kisei decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Bartz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kisei, up you get!
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Kisei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Bartz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisei, pushing him back against the cage.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Bartz. #T2#
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kisei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Bartz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiso Kisei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kisei's elbow.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kisei jumps guard but Bartz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kisei blocking some punches.
Kisei jumps guard but Bartz stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Bartz pushes Kisei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kisei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Bartz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kisei. #T3#
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartz gets through Kisei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Bartz.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kisei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei lands with a cross.
Bartz is looking to clinch.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.#KD2#
Bartz lands a left and a right that send Kisei crashing to the mat, dazed. Bartz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kisei is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kiso Kisei has been cut.
Bartz lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Bartz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cisse.
Bartz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cisse throws a lazy right hand but Bartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cisse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Cisse cracks Bartz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cisse with a hook.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cisse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
Cisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cisse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bartz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bartz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good shot there by Bartz.
Cisse throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Bartz has closed the distance and engaged Cisse in a clinch.
Bartz digs a right hand underneath Cisse's ribcage. Cisse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cisse blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Bartz manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A jab from Cisse misses.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
Cisse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cisse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Bartz tries to clinch but Cisse is having none of it.
Cisse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bartz cracks a nice hook into Cisse's ribs.#CL2#
Bartz closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cisse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cisse tries to break the clinch but Bartz is controlling the position.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Cisse takes a shot to the head.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bartz prevents Cisse from breaking the clinch.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Bartz is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Cisse is breathing heavily.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Bartz prevents Cisse from breaking the clinch.
Cisse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bartz tries to work over Cisse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cisse tries to break the clinch but Bartz is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Cisse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bartz lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Cisse is rocked!
Bartz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cisse to his knees! Bartz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
A very excited looking Chad Bartz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Kisei scores with a jab to the head.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz is looking to slow Kisei down with leg kicks.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Kisei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartz.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bartz misses its intended target.
Jab by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kisei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartz throws a front kick aimed at Kisei's knee but Kisei avoids it well.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Kisei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartz.
Kisei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kisei.
Kisei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Bartz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Kisei misses the body punch
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kisei's knee momentarily.
Kisei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz cracks Kisei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
A left lands for Bartz.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz tries a low kick but Kisei avoids it.
Kisei scores with a hook to the body. Bartz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
Bartz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartz throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
Kisei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz walks into a jab.
Bartz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz cracks Kisei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kisei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kisei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartz rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartz connects with a right hand. Kisei shakes it off.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bartz. That snapped Kisei's head back.
Bartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kisei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Bartz throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz. #CL2#
Kisei closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Bartz won't allow it.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Kisei's head.
Kisei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Kisei controls the action.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Kisei controls the action.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.#TD2#
Kisei drags the fight down to the ground.
Bartz content to stall in guard here.
Bartz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bartz is controlling him.
Bartz pushes down on Kisei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bartz controlling the pace.
Kisei pushes Bartz off looking to stand but Bartz dives back in and keeps control.
Bartz controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Bartz lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kisei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kisei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kisei tries to counter with a clinch but Bartz shakes him off and moves away.
Kisei walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kisei connects with a right hand. Bartz shakes it off.
Bartz swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bartz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartz throws a low kick but Kisei avoids it.
Bartz tries to work over Kisei's front leg with a kick but Kisei checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartz.
Bartz tried to score with a low kick but Kisei checks it.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Kisei moved out of range nicely.
Bartz slips a jab from Kisei.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartz throws out the jab.
Kisei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kisei clobbers Bartz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartz with a nice calf kick.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz staying out of range there.
Bartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartz defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bartz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bartz tries to clinch up but Kisei circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Bartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartz throws out the jab.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Bartz pushes him away.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kisei.
Bartz moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Bartz moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Bartz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Bartz throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei stuns Bartz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartz throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartz. Bartz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Bartz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kisei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Bartz wants to clinch up but Kisei keeps it at a distance.
Bartz jabs Kisei right on the nose. Kisei blinks but takes it well.
Kisei checks a low kick from Bartz.
Bartz defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Kisei blocks the low kick.
Bartz throws out a loose jab but Kisei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz thuds his right hand into Kisei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Bartz cracks Kisei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bartz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kisei throws the left hand but Bartz avoids the punch easily.
Bartz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kisei.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Bartz saw that one coming.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kisei takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz misses the jab.
Bartz tried to score with a low kick but Kisei checks it.
Bartz throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartz.#CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kisei.
Bartz trying to land knees to the body.
Bartz tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it. #BC2#
Kisei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kisei digs a good hook to Bartz's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kisei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei checks a leg kick.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by Bartz and move into the clinch position.
Bartz throws a leg kick which misses Kisei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kisei tries to avoid it.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Bartz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bartz swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Bartz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Kisei moves his leg out of the way.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Kisei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
Kisei scores with a jab.#T1#
Kisei cracks Bartz with a good jab.
Kisei moves forwards but Bartz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
A little feinted left hand from Bartz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Bartz does no damage. #CL#
Bartz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisei, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kisei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz trying to land knees to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kisei's elbow.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Bartz.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
Kisei blocking some punches. #BC#
Bartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartz throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz tries to counter by clinching up but Kisei breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bartz misses.
Bartz lands a body shot.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei checks a leg kick nicely.
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kisei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bartz slips under a jab from Kisei.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
Bartz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Kisei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Bartz.
Bartz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Bartz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartz slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei. #T4#
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisei checks it well.
Bartz sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartz avoids it this time.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Bartz tries to land a front kick but Kisei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Bartz's shoulder, as Bartz tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartz.
Kisei cracks Bartz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartz 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.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei scores with a hook to the body. Bartz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kisei moves out of range of the body kick from Bartz.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kisei duly obliges.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Bartz's shoulder, as Bartz tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei jabs Bartz right on the nose. Bartz blinks but takes it well.
Bartz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kisei.
Bartz throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Kisei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kisei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!

Kiso Kisei wins by unanimous decision!
Kiso Kisei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BB 57 - Capellio vs Bartz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Capellio slips a straight right by Bartz.
Bartz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bartz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capellio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Capellio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bartz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Bartz clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Capellio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Capellio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Capellio tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capellios head.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capellio misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bartz lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capellio prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Capellio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Capellio lands with a light punch inside.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bartz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Bartz misses #KD#
and Capellio counters with a head kick that drops Bartz to the mat! Bartz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bartz thows a leg kick but Capellio checks it
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Capellio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Capellio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Capellio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bartz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bartz moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartz throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Bartz. Beautiful body shot.
Bartz is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Capellio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's front leg with a kick but Capellio checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bartz slips a straight right by Capellio.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Capellio counters with a good, hard body kick but Bartz shrugs it off.
Capellio checks the leg kick.
Capellio throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
Capellio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capellio throws a series of punches but Bartz avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz looks to land a right hand but Capellio moved out of range.
Bartz lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Capellio has managed to clinch.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Bartz lands a body punch.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Fabiano Capellio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz pushes Capellio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Capellio presses Bartz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Capellio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Bartz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bartz moves into range and clinches up with Capellio.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capellio gets through Bartz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Capellio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Bartz is breathing heavily.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Capellio.
Capellio tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Capellio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Capellio.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Capellio.
Capellio works on Bartz's body with a couple of short punches.
Capellio lands an uppercut.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio lands a shoulder strike.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Capellio.
A nice left hand lands by Capellio.
Capellio cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Capellio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Capellio 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.#R3#
Capellio moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz scores with a nice strike.
Bartz jabs Capellio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capellio moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Capellio throws a counter high kick but Bartz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Capellio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Bartz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Capellio in his tracks.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Capellio drives through and clinches with Bartz against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capellio throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Capellio.
Bartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Capellio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
A short right from Capellio.
Bartz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Capellio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio lands a left hand.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
A right hand to the body from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Capellio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Capellio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio lands with a left to the head.
Bartz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio lands an uppercut.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Capellio.
Capellio can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capellio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Capellio clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
Capellio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Bartz instigates a clinch.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Bartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
A short left from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Capellio.
Bartz working aggressively here. #T1#
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio lands a nice uppercut.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Capellio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capellio.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio scores with a hook to the body.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Capellio.
Bartz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Capellio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Capellio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capellio tries to land a front kick but Bartz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Capellio lands with a hook. Bartz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz misses with a body punch
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bartz is rocked!
Capellio lands a brutal head kick. Bartz looks out on his feet and Capellio throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Norton throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartz.
Norton checks a leg kick.
Norton misses the jab.
Bartz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norton just manages to avoid it.
Bartz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartz, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
Bartz thumps Norton with a low kick.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartz 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.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartz motions for Norton to come forward. Bartz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
Norton lands a jab to the head.
Bartz lands the left hand.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Bartz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norton's hands.
A nice leg kick from Norton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norton misses with a looping left.
Norton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bartz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bartz defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand.
Norton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norton checks it well.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
Norton throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norton throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Bartz is out of range.
A big right from Bartz misses.
Bartz cracks Norton with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bartz closes the distance and clinches.
Norton blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Bartz has double underhooks.
Bartz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Bartz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartz. #BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Bartz.
Bartz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartz blocks a leg kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartz works Norton's body with a nice hook.
Bartz throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norton throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz connects with an inside leg kick.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Bartz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norton.
Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
That kick from Bartz tenderised Norton's leg. Norton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Norton as he checks the leg kick.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
Norton checks a low kick from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a low kick. #T4#
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Bartz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Bartz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norton. Norton obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz slips under a jab from Norton.
A clash of legs there as Norton blocks the low kick.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edd Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz works Norton's body with a nice hook.
Norton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norton is looking to score with low kicks.
Norton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norton misses with a body shot.
Bartz throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz lands with a hook. Norton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Nice body punch from Norton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
That's time! Bartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bartz connects with a looping right hand.
Chad Bartz is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bartz misses with a hook.
Bartz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norton under the eye.
Norton misses with a straight right.
Norton thuds a left hand into Bartz's body.
Bartz slips a straight right by Norton.
Bartz checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartz throws a push kick but Norton slaps the foot to one side.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Norton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norton takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Bartz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Bartz's head but Bartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz throws a solid leg kick but Norton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartz.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.
Bartz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norton finds it's way round the side to connect with Bartz's head.
Norton lands with a right hand.
Bartz misses with a leg kick.
Norton throws a leg kick
and Bartz counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check.
Norton misses with a straight left.
Norton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz moves out of range of the leg kick from Norton.
Norton avoids the head kick by Bartz. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Norton.
Bartz defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand.
Bartz tried to counter with a leg kick but Norton avoided it.
Norton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norton feints and then cracks Bartz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartz down.
Bartz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Bartz throws a chopping leg kick but Norton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton slips a straight right by Bartz.
Bartz wants to slow Norton down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz works the jab nicely.
Bartz is looking to land body kicks.
Norton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartz doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Bartz misses with a straight right. #T3#
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Good work by Bartz as he checks the leg kick.
Norton throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Norton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bartz dodges the punch combination from Norton.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Bartz misses with an uppercut
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz throws a front kick aimed at Norton's knee but Norton avoids it well.
Norton throws the left hand but Bartz avoids the punch easily.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton throws a series of punches but Bartz avoids them all with ease.
Norton throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bartz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bartz.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Norton's head.
Bartz misses with an elbow strike.
Norton lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton staying out of range there.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bartz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bartz tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Bartz connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartz is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz connects with a body shot.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Bartz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bartz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bartz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartz missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Bartz takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Bartz slips a straight right by Norton.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Bartz misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
Norton takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Norton with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton lands an overhand right.
Norton loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
That kick from Norton tenderised Bartz's leg. Bartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norton with the inside leg kick.
Bartz tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it.
Bartz loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Bartz lands with a good body shot.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz cracks Norton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norton misses with a body punch
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Norton blocks a low kick nicely.
Norton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Norton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Bartz saw that one coming.
Norton throws a big shot that misses.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Bartz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norton at a distance.
Norton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norton throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Bartz finds it's target.
Norton feints and then cracks Bartz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartz down. #T3#
A big left from Norton misses.
Bartz misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Bartz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
As Norton tries to get set, Bartz tries to push him back and clinch up but Norton manages to avoid the attempt.
Norton tries to bum rush Bartz with a series of wild strikes but Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartz throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Bartz only half commits.
Norton with a nice calf kick.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Bartz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Norton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartz scores with a nice body kick.
Bartz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norton momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz keeps Norton at a distance using the push kick.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Norton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bartz cracks Norton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norton throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
Norton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bartz misses.
Bartz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartz scores with a sloppy right hand. Norton should have avoided that one.
A jab from Bartz does it's job there.
Bartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartz tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Norton misses with a straight right.
Bartz throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it.
Norton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Chad Bartz!

Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
Chad Bartz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Bartz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Bartz wants to slow Karjalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Karjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
Bartz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karjalainen is able to avoid easily.
Bartz 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.
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz throws a chopping leg kick but Karjalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bartz throws out a loose jab but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bartz scores with a nice strike.
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.#T1#
Bartz misses the jab.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Bartz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Karjalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bartz misses with a hook.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
Bartz is looking to counter the offense by Karjalainen and move into the clinch.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Bartz lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Karjalainen blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bartz. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Bartz works the jab nicely.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karjalainen checks it well.
Bartz walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Karjalainen.
Bartz connects with a right hand. Karjalainen shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Bartz lands a really nice looking cross but Karjalainen seems unphased.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
A cross from Bartz lands.
Bartz tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Bartz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bartz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karjalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Bartz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karjalainen needs to keep his hands up - Bartz had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
Bartz moves out of range of the leg kick from Karjalainen.
Bartz throws a push kick but Karjalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz cracks Karjalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartz with a body shot.
Bartz lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Bartz misses with a body punch
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Bartz 's knee.
Bartz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karjalainen manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Bartz misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen defending well as Bartz loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Karjalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartz connects with the punch.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Bartz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartz with a body shot.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Bartz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bartz tries to clinch
and Karjalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Karjalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bartz has got the better of the exchanges.
Bartz throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Bartz lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bartz misses.
Bartz feints a jab promting Karjalainen to slip. Bartz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karjalainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bartz 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.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartz.
Bartz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karjalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bartz's head.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Karjalainen's legs.
Bartz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz. #T3#
Bartz connects with a leg kick.
Bartz lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Bartz.
Bartz thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
Bartz misses with a straight left.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz misses the body punch
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Karjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Karjalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karjalainen tries to work over Bartz's front leg with a kick but Bartz checks it.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bartz lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?#T4#
Bartz tries to clinch there but Karjalainen circles away.
Karjalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bartz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartz staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karjalainen! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartz can pounce on him.
Bartz blocks the body kick.
Bartz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartz.
Bartz wants to slow Karjalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Chad Bartz is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bartz misses with a leg kick.
Bartz misses with a double jab.
Bartz throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Karjalainen responds with a good body kick, but Bartz manages to step out the way in time.
Bartz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bartz misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a three punch combo that has Bartz backing up. Bartz nods at Karjalainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karjalainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Karjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz feints and then cracks Karjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karjalainen down. #T1#
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Good leg kick by Bartz.
Bartz takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Bartz misses with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Bartz misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
Bartz misses with a few strikes there.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
Bartz throws a front kick that sends Karjalainen stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Karjalainen blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Karjalainen defending well as Bartz loads up on a big left hand.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Bartz avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartz to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartz lands the left hand.
Karjalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
A right-left combo lands from Bartz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Karjalainen down. #T3#
Bartz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karjalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartz can pounce on him.
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bartz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Bartz.
Bartz is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Karjalainen jabs Bartz to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bartz darts in and clinches Karjalainen up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Bartz.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartz with the inside leg kick.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Bartz is out of range.
Karl Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Chad Bartz!

Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
Chad Bartz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 29 - Kong vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 24, 2022

#R1#
Bartz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ochoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz wants to slow Ochoa down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz catches Ochoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartz digs a good body shot into Ochoa's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartz.
Ochoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartz works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there
and Ochoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartz thinking.
Bartz lands a body shot.
Ochoa throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of 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!
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
Ochoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Ochoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Ochoa coming out on top.#T1#
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Bartz moved away.
Bartz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Bartz misses with the combination.
Bartz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ochoa counters with a nice body kick.
Ochoa lands with a nice body kick.
Ochoa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Bartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ochoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ochoa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bartz misses with an uppercut. Ochoa saw that one coming.
Ochoa delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ochoa.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Ochoa cracks Bartz with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Ochoa.
Bartz is looking to counter punch.
Bartz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ochoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartz scrambles back to his feet.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Ochoa takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz lands with a right hand.
Ochoa staying out of range there.
Ochoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ochoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Ochoa off balance momentarily.
Bartz lands a body shot. #T3#
Ochoa walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
Bartz cracks Ochoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ochoa. That did some damage!
Bartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ochoa on the side of the head.
Ochoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ochoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Bartz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Ochoa misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Ochoa.
Ochoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Ochoa is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Ochoa.
Ochoa cracks Bartz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bartz falls backwards against the cage. Ochoa follows up with more strikes that drop Bartz to his knees. Ochoa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bartz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
A relieved looking Anthony Ochoa 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: BB 21 - Bartz vs Jones 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bartz doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Nice body punch from Bartz.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bartz tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with the left hand. Bartz knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a low kick. #T1##KD2#
Jones drops Bartz with a big left hand and mounts him. Bartz is in big trouble!
Bartz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones avoids the attempt from Bartz to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Bartz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Jones looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bartz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 13 - Bartz vs Capellio
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Bartz with the inside leg kick.
Bartz loads up on a big right hand but Capellio slips the punch.
Capellio tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartz blocks the body kick.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Capellio misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Capellio.
A leg kick checked by Capellio.
Capellio throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Capellio slips a straight right by Bartz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Capellio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Capellio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Capellio throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bartz throws a leg kick
and Capellio counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartz loads up on a big right hand but Capellio slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Bartz takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio working aggressively here.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Capellio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capellio avoids it.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Capellio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Capellio on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Capellio.
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!
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
Nice body punch from Bartz.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Capellio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Capellio.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Capellio.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
Capellio blocks an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
A short left from Capellio.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Capellio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Capellio pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Capellio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Capellio working aggressively here.
Capellio misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capellio.
Capellio throws a head punch that misses.
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Bartz is leaning against Capellio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capellio gets through Bartz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Capellio's head.
Capellio working hard to break the clinch.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Capellio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
A head punch on the inside from Capellio fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio is trying to break the clinch but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio prevents a body shot from Bartz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Capellio.
Capellio tries a head kick but it misses.
Capellio loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Capellio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartz motions for Capellio to come forward. Bartz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Capellio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Capellio.
Bartz connects with an inside leg kick.
Capellio misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bartz.
Bartz throws a chopping leg kick but Capellio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Bartz. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Capellio throws a head kick but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz throws a body punch but Capellio moves out of range.
Capellio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bartz blocks it well.
Capellio throws a wild body kick that Bartz sees coming a mile off.
Bartz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Capellio.
Capellio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bartz blocks it well.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses
and Bartz counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Capellio throws a head kick but Bartz moves out of range.
Capellio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A low kick from Bartz misses
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
Bartz misses with a body punch
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Capellio checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz works on Capellio's body with a couple of short punches.
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capellio cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capellio.
Capellio working aggressively here.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capellio avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Capellio. #T3#
Bartz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Capellio is defending well for now.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Fabiano Capellio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capellio.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz is working Capellio over against the cage.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capellio. #T4#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
Nice body punch from Bartz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capellio.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Capellio's head.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio blocks an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz digs a right hand into Capellio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capellio's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bartz jabs at Capellio's body.
Capellio throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz lands with a good body shot.
Capellio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartz to score with a decent uppercut.
Capellio checks a low kick from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a leg kick
and Capellio counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartz scores with the left hand. Capellio knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Capellio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Capellio tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Bartz.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bartz connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Bartz.
Bartz avoids the head kick by Capellio.
Bartz throws out a leg kick but Capellio moves out of range and Bartz only half commits.
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Bartz takes a swing at Capellio's ribcage but misses.
Capellio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartz with a hook.
Bartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartz feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Bartz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Capellio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Capellio blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Bartz moves into range and clinches up with Capellio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Capellio manages to break the clinch.
Capellio blocks a low kick nicely.
Capellio counters with a body kick.
Chad Bartz is winning the standup battle so far.
Capellio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Capellio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Capellio.
Bartz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses.
Bartz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Capellio looks for the body kick but Bartz saw that one coming.
Bartz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capellio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartz.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartz.
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Capellio's belly button to the back.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Capellio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Capellio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Bartz misses with a body shot.
Bartz misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartz.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bartz takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Bartz.
Capellio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz tries to land knees in the clinch but Capellio avoids the damage to the body.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Capellio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartz cracks Capellio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Capellio is able to avoid easily.
Capellio slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bartz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bartz.
A big left from Capellio misses.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz with the inside leg kick.
Bartz missing with a left hand there. Capellio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capellio lands with a kick to the temple. Bartz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capellio. #CL#
Bartz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
A short right from Capellio.
A left hand lands to the body for Capellio.
Capellio working aggressively here.
Bartz blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Capellio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Capellio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Capellio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Capellio.
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!
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage. #T2#
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Capellio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio blocking some punches.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Bartz working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz. #T3#
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz gets through Capellio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capellio.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capellio can do to turn this around?
Bartz is leaning against Capellio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capellio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Capellio's elbow.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz cracks Capellio with a nice body shot.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz lands a left hand.
Bartz tries a body shot but Capellio blocks it.
Capellio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
Still in the clinch, Bartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz had his way with Fabiano Capellio in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Capellio tries to clinch but Bartz is having none of it.
Capellio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capellio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartz throws a low kick, looking for Capellio's leg but Capellio calmly moves out of range.
Bartz blocks the body kick.
Bartz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bartz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Capellio is rocked!
Bartz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Capellio at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartz with a nice cross.#T1#
Bartz throws a leg kick but Capellio moved away.
Capellio is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capellio.
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Capellio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Capellio is looking to land body kicks.
Bartz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Capellio tries to land a front kick but Bartz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Bartz has closed the distance and engaged Capellio in a clinch.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Capellio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capellio scores with a shot to the side of Bartz's head.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capellio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Capellio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land. #T3#
Capellio misses with a punch on the inside.
Capellio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Capellio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capellio manages to avoid it.
Capellio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Capellio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Capellio.
Capellio fakes the leg kick and cracks Bartz in the body.
Capellio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Capellio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Capellio looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Bartz is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bartz slips a jab from Capellio.
Bartz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Capellio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capellio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Capellio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Capellio scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Capellio checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Chad Bartz!

Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
Chad Bartz retains his light heavyweight title!
Chad Bartz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Bartz misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz misses with a leg kick
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Bartz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bartz misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Bartz feints a counter leg kick.
Norton lands a body shot.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bartz finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton walks into a jab.
Bartz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norton tries to clinch but Bartz is having none of it.
Bartz lands an overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Norton blocks the leg kick.
Bartz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Bartz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norton.
Bartz scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bartz there.#T2#
Bartz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz is working Norton over against the cage.#BC#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Bartz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Bartz connects with a body shot.
Bartz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Norton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartz.
Bartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Norton circles away.
Norton moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Bartz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton misses with a hook
and Bartz counters with a nice leg kick.
Norton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Bartz throws a low kick but Norton avoids it.
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Bartz connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartz works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Bartz.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norton checks it well.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartz misses with a series of wild punches.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bartz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Norton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton tries to break free but Bartz pushes him back against the cage.
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartz misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Bartz throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Bartz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartz jabs at Norton's body.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Norton off balance momentarily.
Norton checks a low kick from Bartz.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bartz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartz tries a quick counter leg kick but Norton is wise to it.
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartz scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton scores with a jab. Bartz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartz lands a nice hook to Norton's body. Norton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Bartz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz. #BC#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Bartz misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norton misses with a hook to the body
and Bartz counters with a leg kick.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Norton.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Norton moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a series of strikes. Bartz will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norton.
Bartz tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Norton checks it.
Norton swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Norton lunges at Bartz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bartz's hand.
Bartz misses with a body shot
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A big right from Bartz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Norton blocks a low kick nicely.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Norton clobbers Bartz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton wants to clinch.#T1#
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Norton's legs. #CL#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Norton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norton checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz throws a low kick but Norton avoids it.#CL#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Norton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz throws an elbow that misses.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Norton working aggressively here. #T3#
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chad Bartz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Norton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Norton tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton blocking some punches.
Bartz misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage. #BC#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Bartz does no damage.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartz throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartz to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Bartz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norton digs a good hook to Bartz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with a thumping low kick.
Norton moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz throws a hook but Norton blocks it.#T1#
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Norton off balance momentarily.
Bartz staying out of range there.
Bartz is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
Bartz feints and then cracks Norton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norton down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norton checks a leg kick.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.#T2#
Norton tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
Bartz wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bartz counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bartz misses.
A shot to the body from Bartz misses
and Norton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton scores with a jab.
Bartz misses with a leg kick.
Bartz misses with a body punch #CL#
and Norton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Norton cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Bartz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Bartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Norton's legs.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Bartz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norton keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Bartz slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norton walks into a straight right hand from Bartz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartz is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
Bartz throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edd Norton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Norton ducks right into an uppercut from Bartz.
Norton throws a right and a left that Bartz avoids nicely.
Norton misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Bartz counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Norton on the inside.
Norton lands a nice uppercut.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz slips a straight right by Norton.#T1#
Bartz wants to slow Norton down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
It seemed like Bartz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norton walks into a jab.#CL2#
Bartz pushes Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Norton.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartz throws a good cross that connects.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Norton walks into a left hand.
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!
Nice shot lands for Bartz.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartz is looking to score with low kicks.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Norton digs a good body shot into Bartz's ribs.
Bartz with a jab.#T3#
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norton's knee momentarily.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
Bartz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz 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.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Bartz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Bartz. That snapped Norton's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Bartz misses.
Bartz swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Good shot there by Bartz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Chad Bartz!

Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chad Bartz 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: BB 4 - Broderick vs Coryatt 3
Date: Sep 28, 2021

#R1#
Bartz throws a combination. Hansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Odd Hansen has been cut.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansen's sensitive parts.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hansen. That did some damage!
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Odd Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Bartz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hansen 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.
Hansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bartz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansen scrambles back to his feet.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hansen. That did some damage!
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartz as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Hansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartz finds it's way round the side to connect with Hansen's head.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Hansen.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartz counters with a good low kick that Hansen was not able to check.
Hansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Hansen tries for a takedown but Bartz circles away easily
and Bartz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hansen looks winded!
Bartz stuns Hansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz lands with a good body shot.
Bartz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartz but Bartz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bartz lands a jab to Hansen's midsection.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartz counters with a left and a right that stings Hansen. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#That has opened up Odd Hansen's cut even more.#KD#
Bartz drops Hansen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hansen looks back up at him and smiles so Bartz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hansen is rocked!
Hansen tries for a takedown but Bartz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Bartz sends Hansen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bartz is motioning to the referee to let Hansen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartz finish him?#CUT#The cut above Odd Hansen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bartz feints and then cracks Hansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansen down.
Bartz lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Bartz. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bartz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bartz moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hansen! Bartz continues to tee off on Hansen, landing with a left and a right! Bartz connects with a right hand that leaves Hansen sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bartz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz 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: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Wilson misses.
Bartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartz moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Bartz throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Bartz throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilson misses its target.
Bartz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Wilson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Bartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartz moves away from the strike by Wilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Bartz moves out of range as Wilson strikes.#T1#
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Bartz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Bartz lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Wilson has been cut.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Bartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz with the inside leg kick.
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartz's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartz.
Wilson checks a low kick from Bartz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bartz eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Bartz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Bartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bartz swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson tries to bum rush Bartz with a series of wild strikes but Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Bartz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bartz gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Bartz is controlling him.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Bartz tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Wilson stalling in the clinch but Bartz improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Wilson tries to tie him up.
Bartz presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilson'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#
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Bartz swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilson steps away.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartz as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Wilson misses with a jab to the body
and Bartz counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.#T1#
Bartz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wilson right on the button. Wilson goes down! Bartz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bartz gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BLAZE BROTHERS 1
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Bartz with an uppercut!
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice cross by Jones.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Bartz thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Bartz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Bartz darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Jones.
Bartz loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Bartz avoided it.
Bartz throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Jones lands with a hook. Bartz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Jones. #T2#
Bartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones thows a leg kick but Bartz checks it
and Bartz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz feints a counter leg kick.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartz takes one to the side of the head.
Jones throws a low kick but Bartz moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bartz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartz's head.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartz slips a straight right by Jones.
Bartz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Bartz. Those never looked like landing.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartz throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones catches Bartz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Bartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Chad Bartz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Bartz settles back down.
Bartz digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws a leg kick but Bartz checks it. #TD#
Bartz gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones passes Bartz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is trying to control. Bartz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Bartz rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bartz clinches.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bartz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jones's closed guard. He's half up but Jones has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jones pivots and extends the arm, Bartz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jones! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ray Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Byzantium 40
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Bartz's head but Bartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ochoa clobbers Bartz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartz takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Ochoa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bartz.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bartz does it's job there.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bartz - just one landing.
Ochoa is looking to land body kicks.
Bartz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ochoa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ochoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Ochoa misses.
Ochoa is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Ochoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz 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.
A clash of legs there as Ochoa blocks the low kick.
Ochoa slips a jab from Bartz.#T1#
Bartz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ochoa slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Ochoa down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ochoa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz slips under a jab from Ochoa.
Bartz tries a quick counter leg kick but Ochoa is wise to it.
Ochoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Ochoa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartz, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartz tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow.
Bartz blocks a body shot from Ochoa. #T2#
Ochoa tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz blocking some punches.
Ochoa can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
I was talking to Ochoa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz digs a right hand underneath Ochoa's ribcage. Ochoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ochoa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz. #BC2#
Bartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Bartz finds it's target.#T4#
Bartz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz lands an overhand right.
Ochoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Bartz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ochoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bartz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz throws a low kick but Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa tries to bum rush Bartz with a series of wild strikes but Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ochoa misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bartz at a distance.
Ochoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz throws a solid leg kick but Ochoa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartz.
Nice uppercut lands for Ochoa. That snapped Bartz's head back.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartz lands the left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bartz scores with a shot to the body.
Bartz misses the jab.
Bartz throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ochoa scores with a leg kick.
Bartz throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Ochoa moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Ochoa connects with an inside leg kick.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz connects with a body shot.
Bartz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ochoa looks for the body kick but Bartz saw that one coming.
Ochoa connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa tries to land a leg kick but Bartz saw it coming and moves away.
Bartz cracks Ochoa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Ochoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartz blocks the body kick.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Bartz thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ochoa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartz scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochoa.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochoa misses with a low kick.
Ochoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Bartz.
Ochoa throws a leg kick
and Bartz counters with a nice leg kick.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Bartz connects with a leg kick.
Bartz scores with a nice right hand.
Ochoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Ochoa lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
Ochoa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Ochoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ochoa tries to clinch there but Bartz circles away.
Bartz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ochoa looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Bartz clobbers Ochoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ochoa scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Ochoa tenderised Bartz's leg. Bartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochoa 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.
Ochoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Bartz scores with the left hand. Ochoa knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Bartz thumps Ochoa with a low kick.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Ochoa tries to clinch there but Bartz circles away.
Bartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz tries to work over Ochoa's front leg with a kick but Ochoa checks it.
Bartz misses the shot to the body.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartz.
Bartz throws a looping overhand right but Ochoa ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bartz 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.
Bartz swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Bartz cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartz scores with a jab. Ochoa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.#T4#
Bartz takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Ochoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochoa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa throws a leg kick
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartz misses the shot to the body.
Bartz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz moves out of range of the body kick from Ochoa.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
Bartz throws a right and a left that Ochoa avoids nicely.
Ochoa tries to counter by clinching up but Bartz breaks away and moves out of range.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Bartz sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A solid body kick from Ochoa.
Ochoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
Ochoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartz moves away.
Bartz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bartz misses.
Bartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartz misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Ochoa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ochoa throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz tries to break the clinch but Ochoa is controlling the position. #T1#
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Anthony Ochoa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Ochoa lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ochoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Ochoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Ochoa tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ochoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa lands a nice elbow.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz is trying to break the clinch but Ochoa has him pressed against the cage.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Ochoa managing to block the knees to the body from Bartz.
A right hand to the body from Bartz.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Ochoa throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ochoa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ochoa. #T4#
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bartz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bartz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Ochoa lands a shot to the body.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa digs a right hand underneath Bartz's ribcage. Bartz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bartz tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ochoa clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Ochoa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ochoa tries to land a body kick
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz throws a leg kick which misses Ochoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ochoa tries to avoid it.
Ochoa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ochoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bartz. Bartz obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Bartz finds it's way through Ochoa's defenses.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Bartz does no damage.
Bartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ochoa.#CL#
Ochoa has Bartz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ochoa looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Bartz.
A bone on bone clash there as Bartz blocks the leg kick.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Bartz throws a low kick, looking for Ochoa's leg but Ochoa calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Good work by Ochoa as he checks the leg kick.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartz.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Bartz lands a glancing blow to the side of Ochoa's head.
Bartz throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ochoa walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Bartz.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa dips to his left and cracks Bartz with an uppercut!
Bartz cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartz throws a big shot that misses.
Ochoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Ochoa has Bartz up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bartz breaks the clinch.
Bartz swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Ochoa counters by moving into the clinch.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Ochoa lands a right hand. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
A short right from Ochoa.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Ochoa as the two fighters clinch.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow.
Ochoa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ochoa is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ochoa.
Bartz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bartz is trying to push Ochoa away but Ochoa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa keeps control of Bartz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Bartz avoids it.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ochoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ochoa moves away from the strike by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Ochoa blocks a jab.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartz can pounce on him.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Bartz's head but Bartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartz ducks right into an uppercut from Ochoa.
Ochoa wants to clinch
and Bartz counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
Bartz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ochoa scores with a body shot.
Ochoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Bartz. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Bartz.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Bartz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Ochoa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Ochoa lands with a right to the head.
Ochoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ochoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bartz or not.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Bartz works on Ochoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bartz manages to break the clinch.
Ochoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ochoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ochoa has time to react.
Ochoa is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ochoa throws a solid leg kick but Bartz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ochoa slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Bartz misses its intended target.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Bartz catches Ochoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ochoa throws a head kick but Bartz moves out of range.
Ochoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
Bartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartz throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Ochoa misses its intended target.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartz can pounce on him.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ochoa thuds a left hand into Bartz's body.
Ochoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz thuds his right hand into Ochoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Bartz sees coming a mile off.
Bartz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ochoa.
Ochoa motions for Bartz to come forward. Ochoa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Bartz misses with a hook
and Ochoa counters with a solid body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Chad Bartz!

Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chad Bartz 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: Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Wernerblom scores with a jab to the head.
Bartz swings for the body but Wernerblom moves out of range.
Wernerblom avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Wernerblom is looking to counter punch.
Wernerblom tries to bum rush Bartz with a series of wild strikes but Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bartz! But no joy.
Wernerblom avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Wernerblom misses with an uppercut
and Bartz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wernerblom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wernerblom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
Wernerblom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wernerblom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.#T1#
Wernerblom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wernerblom looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Bartz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wernerblom.
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Bartz tenderised Wernerblom's leg. Wernerblom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wernerblom.
Bartz defending well as Wernerblom loads up on a big left hand.
Wernerblom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartz throws a hook but Wernerblom avoids it easily.
Wernerblom throwing a counter right hand but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wernerblom keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Wernerblom's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Wernerblom.
Bartz misses with a right hand
enabling Wernerblom to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wernerblom tries to move into range but Bartz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bartz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wernerblom counters with a stiff right hand.
Wernerblom takes one on the button.
Wernerblom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wernerblom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wernerblom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wernerblom misses the shot to the body.
Bartz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wernerblom with a body shot.
Wernerblom missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Wernerblom misses with a hook.
Bartz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wernerblom avoids the body shot from Bartz.
Sloppy strikes from Bartz. Those never looked like landing.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Bartz. Those never looked like landing.
Bartz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wernerblom's sensitive parts.
Bartz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wernerblom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bartz misses with a shot to the body
and Wernerblom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Bartz misses.
A slow jab from Wernerblom misses its intended target.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartz throws a hook but Wernerblom avoids it easily.
Wernerblom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Wernerblom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz connects with a looping right hand.
Wernerblom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartz looks to land a combination. Wernerblom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wernerblom misses with an uppercut
and Bartz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz 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#
Bartz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wernerblom is able to avoid easily.
Bartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wernerblom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz misses with a straight left.
Bartz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartz jabs Wernerblom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Bartz finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wernerblom is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wernerblom misses the target.
Wernerblom staying out of range there.
Bartz slips a straight right by Wernerblom.
Bartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wernerblom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Bartz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz misses with a right hand
enabling Wernerblom to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz missing with a left hand there. Wernerblom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Wernerblom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Wernerblom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartz misses the jab.
Wernerblom throws a big counter combination but Bartz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartz throws out a powerful jab.
Wernerblom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Wernerblom misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Wernerblom's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wernerblom misses with a straight right.
Bartz scores with a hook.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wernerblom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a leg kick
and Wernerblom counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wernerblom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wernerblom to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Wernerblom looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Wernerblom falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Bartz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bartz works on Wernerblom's body with a couple of short punches.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Wernerblom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wernerblom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wernerblom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wernerblom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wernerblom tries to break the clinch but Bartz is controlling the position.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Wernerblom controls his hands.
Wernerblom throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Wernerblom controls the action.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Wernerblom misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Wernerblom throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Wernerblom fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz digs a right hand into Wernerblom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wernerblom's gas tank.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Wernerblom is trying to stall.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
Bartz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wernerblom's efforts to push away.
Bartz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wernerblom is stalling here.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Wernerblom misses.
Bartz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wernerblom doesn't seem bothered though.
Wernerblom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz misses the shot to the body.
Wernerblom throws a big counter combination but Bartz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wernerblom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wernerblom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wernerblom moves away.
Bartz cracks Wernerblom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wernerblom defending well as Bartz loads up on a big left hand.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Bartz works Wernerblom's body with a nice hook.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wernerblom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
An attempted straight right counter from Wernerblom misses the target.#T1#
Bartz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wernerblom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartz takes a swing at Wernerblom's ribcage but misses.
Bartz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz lands with a good body shot.
Bartz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bartz tests Wernerblom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wernerblom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wernerblom defending well as Bartz loads up on a big left hand.
Wernerblom throwing a counter right hand but Bartz manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bartz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wernerblom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wernerblom counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Wernerblom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz sizes up Wernerblom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Wernerblom's belly button to the back.
Wernerblom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wernerblom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wernerblom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bartz misses with a hook.
Wernerblom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Jab by Bartz.
Wernerblom throws a right hand that misses
and Bartz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wernerblom manages to avoid it.
Bartz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wernerblom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wernerblom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wernerblom throwing a counter right hand but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wernerblom throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wernerblom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
Wernerblom swings widly with a right hand
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Bartz.
Bartz thuds a left hand into Wernerblom's body.
Werner Wernerblom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Bartz lands a jab.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wernerblom throws out the jab.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Wernerblom is rocked!
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Wernerblom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wernerblom rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wernerblom.
Wernerblom seems to have got his legs back now.
Bartz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wernerblom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Chad Bartz!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Chad Bartz!

Chad Bartz wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Chad Bartz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Werner Wernerblom spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Sauer tries a low kick but Bartz avoids it.
Sauer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz lands with an uppercut that bounces Sauer off the cage and back into range.
Sauer needs to keep his hands up - Bartz had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Sig Sauer has been cut.
Sauer lands a nice shot that snaps Bartz's head back.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sauer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sauer throws a hook to the side of Bartz's head but Bartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sauer defending well as Bartz loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz moves out of range as Sauer throws a body kick. #T1#
Sauer moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sauer.
Sauer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sauer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sauer wants to clinch but Bartz slips to the side
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sauer.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Sauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Sauer loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Sauer ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.#CL2#
Sauer rushes Bartz and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Sauer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Sauer jumps guard but Bartz stands there with Sauer around his waist. Sauer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bartz prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sig Sauer.
Nice elbow from Bartz.
Bartz lands a body shot.
Sauer looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Bartz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz lands a left hand.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sauer or not.
Bartz lands an elbow inside that Sauer shrugs off.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Sig Sauer's cut even more.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sauer backwards.
Bartz cracks Sauer with a nice body shot.
Bartz lands a right hand.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Bartz digs a right hand underneath Sauer's ribcage. Sauer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Bartz drops Sauer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sauer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Sauer is rocked!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Sauer pressed against the cage. Bartz frees himself up and cracks Sauer with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Sauer crumples to the floor, out cold! Bartz jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
In his post fight interview, Chad Bartz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Byzantium 27
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Rambeau tries to keep at a distance but Bartz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rambeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau misses with a body punch.
A short left from Rambeau.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Rambeau.
Rambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rambeau tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Rambeau 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!
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rambeau.
Rambeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Rambeau's head.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambeau controls his hands.
Rambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau.
Rambeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rambeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards. #T2#
Good body shot from Rambeau.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Rambeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rambeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bartz can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Rambeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rambeau blocks the elbow strike.
Rambeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bartz.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rambeau on the inside.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Rambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Bartz tries a body shot but Rambeau blocks it.
Rambeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rambeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Rambeau digs a right hand underneath Bartz's ribcage. Bartz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rambeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rambeau.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
A short left from Bartz.
Rambeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rambeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz blocking some punches.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Rambeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action. #T4#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambeau.
Rambeau cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambeau pushes Bartz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Rambeau.
Rambeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rambeau misses with some punches.
Rambeau lands a nice uppercut.
Bartz misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Rambeau working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Rambeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rambeau lands a nice looking body kick.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambeau.
Bartz lands a jab.
Rambeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartz can do to turn this around?
Bartz misses with a jab to the body
and Rambeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambeau thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rambeau throws a leg kick but Bartz moved away.
Rambeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rambeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambeau.#CL2#
Bartz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rambeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Rambeau back against the cage.
Rambeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rambeau backwards.
Rambeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz prevents a body shot from Rambeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rambeau.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rambeau fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Bartz as the two fighters clinch.
Rambeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rambeau cracks Bartz with a nice body shot.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Rambeau has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Rambeau blocking some punches.
Rambeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz blocking some punches. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartz throws an elbow but misses.
Rambeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rambeau pushes Bartz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Rambeau takes a shot to the head.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz tries to work over Rambeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambeau prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rambeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rambeau is working Bartz over against the cage.
Rambeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambeau.
Bartz tries to work over Rambeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rambeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rambeau.
Rambeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartzs head.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rambeau.
Bartz is breathing heavily.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rambeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Rambeau.
Rambeau is working Bartz over against the cage.
Rambeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau is working Bartz over against the cage.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rambeau. #ROC#Bartz is rocked!
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambeau finish him?
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambeau controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bartz 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.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Rambeau.
Rambeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rambeau unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bartz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rambeau is unloading with more strikes now! Bartz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
A relieved looking Eli Rambeau 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: CMMA 65 Platt vs Wayne
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bartz closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy presses Bartz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bartz blocking some punches.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartz is keeping busy.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bartz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartz avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy gets through Bartz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz. #T1#
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Kennedy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bartz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kennedy can turn it around.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kennedy.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Bartz closes the distance but Kennedy moves to the side
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kennedy works Bartz's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz tries to clinch up.
Bartz tries to clinch but Kennedy moves away
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy thuds a left hand into Bartz's body.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Bartz is out of range.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bartz moves to clinch but Kennedy breaks away
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.#T3##CL#
Bartz clinches.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz is looking to clinch.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy throws a hook but Bartz avoids it easily.#CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch.
Bartz tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bartz blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Kennedy stalls.
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but Bartz is blocking nicely.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Bartz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Bartz has managed to clinch.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bartz.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartz is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bartz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bartz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz. #CL#
Bartz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Bartz throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy's efforts to push away.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz. #BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range. #T3#
Bartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Bartz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
Bartz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartz darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Bartz darts in trying to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range. #CL#
Kennedy tries to keep at a distance but Bartz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy trying to stall but Bartz improves his position.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz misses with some punches.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Bartz lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kennedy misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartz.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartz wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartz with a body shot.
Bartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartz slips under a jab from Kennedy.#CL#
Bartz darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.#T1#
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bartz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartz controls his hands.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bartz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Kennedy looking to stall. #T2#
Bartz blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A knee to the head by Kennedy.
Bartz misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bartz blocking some punches.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy with a knee to the head.
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartz lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy is working Bartz over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Bartz's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz presses Kennedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kennedy.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Bartz is rocked!
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonzar Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: CMMA 56 Carter vs Malayon
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Vasconcelos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasconcelos throws a sloppy head kick
and Vasconcelos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartz.
A short right from Bartz.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasconcelos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartz.
Vasconcelos looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartz.
Vasconcelos's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasconcelos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bartz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz cracks Vasconcelos with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Vasconcelos is rocked!
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasconcelos is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartz finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Vasconcelos seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasconcelos is trying to break the clinch but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Bartz throws an elbow that misses.
Bartz cracks Vasconcelos with a nice body shot.#T1#
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartz.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Bartz drops Vasconcelos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vasconcelos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bartz lands an elbow that stopped Vasconcelos in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartz drops Vasconcelos with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Vasconcelos is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
After the fight, Chad Bartz 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: CMMA 43 Sharty vs MacLaughlin
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baderinwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Baderinwa counters with a straight right hand.
Baderinwa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baderinwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bartz darts in and clinches Baderinwa up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Baderinwa tries to tie him up.
Baderinwa lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baderinwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baderinwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Bartz misses its intended target.
Baderinwa loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Bartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baderinwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Baderinwa looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Baderinwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Olukoye Baderinwa has been cut.
Bartz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Bartz has managed to clinch.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz tries to work over Baderinwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baderinwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Baderinwa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baderinwa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baderinwa.
Baderinwa tries a knee to the head but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baderinwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baderinwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baderinwa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
Baderinwa trying to control the position but instead, Bartz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baderinwa into the cage.
Bartz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baderinwa backwards.
Bartz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baderinwa's efforts to push away.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Baderinwa controls the action.
Baderinwa trying to stall but Bartz improves his position.
Baderinwa pushes off an throws an elbow but Bartz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bartz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz missing with knees to the body.
Bartz pushes Baderinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baderinwa throws a head punch that misses.
Baderinwa blocking some punches.
Baderinwa throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Bartz.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Baderinwa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bartz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Baderinwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baderinwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Baderinwa trying to stall but Bartz improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baderinwa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baderinwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baderinwa looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Baderinwa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Baderinwa is breathing heavily.
Baderinwa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartz is keeping busy.
Bartz lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz gets through Baderinwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baderinwa misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bartz pushes Baderinwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Baderinwa avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baderinwa takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Bartz pushes Baderinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Baderinwa is rocked!
Bartz lands a big right hand that drops Baderinwa! The killer instinct kicks in and Bartz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bartz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
In his post fight interview, Chad Bartz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FFS 20: Cantonment
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Ziegler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Ziegler controls the action.
Bartz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ziegler's efforts to push away.
Bartz gets underhooks to prevent Ziegler's takedown attempt.
Ziegler working hard to break the clinch.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Bartz throws an elbow but it misses.
Ziegler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartz smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bartz closes the distance and clinches.
Ziegler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartz smiles and moves away.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Ziegler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bartz pushes Ziegler up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Ziegler blocking some punches.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ziegler blocks an uppercut.
Ziegler blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ziegler pulls guard effortlessly.
Ziegler looking to control.
Bartz tries to stand but Ziegler is controlling from the bottom.
Bartz is stalling in the full guard.
Bartz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Bartz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Bartz moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Bartz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz pushes Ziegler back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziegler is looking for a takedown.
Ziegler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bartz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Ziegler tries to tie him up.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ziegler backwards.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz gets through Ziegler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ziegler or not.
Ziegler looks winded!
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Ziegler controls the action.
Ziegler tries to score a body lock takedown but Bartz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz 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.

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