Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Veainu walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barboza misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Barboza tries to land a body kick
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barboza misses the body punch #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!#T1#
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboza with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Barboza misses
and Veainu rattles Barboza with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barboza tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Veainu dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barboza stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Tryastsyn scores with a hook.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Tryastsyn.
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Tryastsyn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barboza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tryastsyn is out of range and Barboza settles back down.
Tryastsyn staying out of range there.
Tryastsyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboza as he jumps to the side.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Tryastsyn blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tryastsyn misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barboza throws a hook but Tryastsyn blocks it.
Tryastsyn takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza stuffs the takedown attempt from Tryastsyn. Tryastsyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Tryastsyn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barboza defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboza misses with a hook. Tryastsyn ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Tryastsyn fails to land the takedown.
Barboza 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.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Barboza takes one to the chin there.
Tryastsyn misses with a body punch
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn cracks Barboza with a good jab.#KD2#
Barboza cracks Tryastsyn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tryastsyn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barboza finish him? #ROC2#Tryastsyn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eugeniy Tryastsyn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tryastsyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Tryastsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Tryastsyn attempts a counter takedown but Barboza avoids it well and moves away.
Tryastsyn misses with a two punch combination.
Tryastsyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Barboza looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Tryastsyn counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Tryastsyn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barboza, who protects the arm well.
Tryastsyn trying to control the action but Barboza is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barboza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.#SUB#
Tryastsyn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barboza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tryastsyn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Barboza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barboza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Barboza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from White misses.
Barboza steps in with a hook that catches White right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barboza follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! White looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Barboza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ganz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganz tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganz 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.
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
And Ganz counters with a quick kick to the body but Barboza blocks it.
Ganz swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ganz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barboza has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Ganz scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Barboza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganz, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barboza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganz's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza lands a nice uppercut.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganz. #T1#
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Ganz is breathing heavily.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Ganz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Ganz prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganz throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Ganz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ganz.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ganz.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ganz tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza works on Ganz's body with a couple of short punches.
Barboza lands a right hand.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Ganz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Bartolomeu Ganz has been cut.
Barboza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ganz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza lands a left hand.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Barboza lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganzs head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Barboza as the two fighters clinch.
Barboza lands a right hand.
Barboza pushes Ganz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barboza pushes Ganz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza cracks Ganz with a nice body shot.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Good body shot from Barboza.
Ganz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza digs a right hand into Ganz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganz's gas tank.
Barboza misses with an elbow strike.
Barboza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barboza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Ganz avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza misses with some punches. #T4#
Barboza prevents a body shot from Ganz.
A short body shot lands from Barboza as the two fighters clinch.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
A short left from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Ganz avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganz backwards. #ROC2#Ganz is rocked!
Ganz blocks a body shot from Barboza.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Oh Ganz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Ganz controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
Ganz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Ganz seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Nice elbow from Barboza.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganz controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ganz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ganz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganz misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a leg kick.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ganz doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboza. That's going to slow Ganz down.
Ganz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Barboza cracks Ganz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barboza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ganz to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barboza feints and then cracks Ganz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ganz down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##KD2#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ganz sprawling to the canvas! Ganz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?!
Barboza tries to clinch there but Ganz circles away.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganz blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ganz throws a push kick but Barboza slaps the foot to one side.
Ganz scoring well with a low kick there.
Ganz wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza moves to clinch but Ganz breaks away
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ganz misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Barboza takes the fight into the clinch.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Ganz controls the action.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ganz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Ganz dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Barboza.
Ganz tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Ganz misses with some punches.
Ganz tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it. #T3#
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganz controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Ganz.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
Barboza is working Ganz over against the cage.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Ganz back against the cage.
Ganz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza blocking some punches.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bento Barboza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Ganz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza lands with a right to the head.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganzs head.
A head punch on the inside from Ganz fails to land.
Barboza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barboza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barboza lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ganz to his knees! Barboza keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov looks to land a left hand but Barboza moved out of range nicely.
Barboza throws a big counter combination but Lovanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Lovanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barboza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovanov avoids the head kick by Barboza.
A low kick from Lovanov is predictable there
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lovanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barboza on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barboza.#CL2#
Lovanov closes the distance and clinches.
Lovanov tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Lovanov tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Lovanov back against the cage. #T1#
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a left hand.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Lovanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lovanov misses with a body punch.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Lovanov in his tracks for a moment.
Barboza lands an elbow just above Lovanov 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a left hand.
Lovanov looks winded!
Lovanov blocks an elbow strike from Barboza.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Barboza. #T2#
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lovanov takes a shot to the head.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bento Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Lovanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Lovanov jumps into guard, dragging Barboza to the mat.
Lovanov has a closed guard, preventing Barboza from standing up.
Barboza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barboza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Barboza wants to stand and escape but instead Lovanov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lovanov won't allow Barboza to get back to his feet.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barboza's guard.
Lovanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barboza tries to roll over but Lovanov keeps him under control.
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.
Lovanov stops Barboza from getting back to his feet.
Lovanov is trying to control. Barboza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Barboza dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control. Barboza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lovanov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lovanov wants to control the pace but Barboza is squirming around nicely.
Barboza tries to hold on but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barboza looks a forlorn figure.
Lovanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the head.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zahbit Lovanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Lovanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barboza tries to bench press Lovanov off him but Lovanov keeps the position.
Barboza is trying to buck Lovanov off.
Barboza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barboza gets back to half guard.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Lovanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovanov prevents Barboza from standing back up. #T1#
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barboza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barboza is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Barboza is looking to stand up but Lovanov isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Lovanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov needs to keep his hands up - Barboza had a free shot at his head there.
Lovanov lands a nice hook to Barboza's body. Barboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Lovanov pushes Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.
Lovanov blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboza lands an elbow inside that Lovanov shrugs off.
Lovanov throws a head punch that misses.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Barboza lands an elbow inside.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barboza.
Bento Barboza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lovanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barboza is defending well.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Lovanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lovanov.
Barboza scores with a hook to the body.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barboza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza pushes Lovanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Barboza creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lovanov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lovanov drops to his knees and Barboza pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Barboza throws a nice looking combination but Zhdanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhdanov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barboza lands with a shot to the body.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Zhdanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhdanov checks a low kick from Barboza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhdanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhdanov scores with a leg kick.
Zhdanov 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.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza defending well as Zhdanov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Barboza connects with a body shot.
Zhdanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barboza on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov.
It seemed like Zhdanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Zhdanov moved away.
Zhdanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Zhdanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhdanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Zhdanov checks a leg kick.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot that snaps Barboza's head back. #KD2#
Zhdanov cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhdanov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Zhdanov backs away, Barboza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Zhdanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Barboza backing away here, and Zhdanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Barboza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Zhdanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhdanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Barboza moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Barboza misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Zhdanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zhdanov finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Barboza avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Barboza misses.
Zhdanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhdanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zhdanov has knocked Barboza down with a huge combo! Zhdanov steps away and waves a wobbly Barboza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Zhdanov cracks a nice hook into Barboza's ribs.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.#KD2#
Zhdanov lands a big right hand that sends Barboza crashing to the mat! Zhdanov stays standing though and waves Barboza back to his feet!
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Bento Barboza's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barboza seems to have got his legs back now.
Barboza ducks into an uppercut from Zhdanov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
An out of breath Roman Zhdanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Barboza moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Barboza moves away from the strike by Bonaparte.
It looked like Barboza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte lands a front kick.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a low kick but Bonaparte moves out of range easily.
Bonaparte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barboza blocks it well.
Barboza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Bonaparte looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Barboza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws out a powerful jab.
Barboza 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.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.#T2#
Bonaparte jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Bonaparte cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte throws a low kick, looking for Barboza's leg but Barboza calmly moves out of range.
Barboza misses with a low kick as Bonaparte jumps back.
Bonaparte fakes the leg kick and cracks Barboza in the body.
Good work by Bonaparte as he checks the leg kick.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.#T3#
Barboza moves out of range of the body kick from Bonaparte.
Barboza thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barboza walks into a jab.
Bonaparte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Barboza moves into the clinch.
Bonaparte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barboza managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaparte. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte jabs at Barboza's body.#T4#
Nice body kick from Bonaparte.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonaparte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range. #KD2#
Bonaparte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barboza sprawling to the canvas! Barboza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonaparte finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Bonaparte cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonaparte finish him?
Bonaparte throws a push kick but Barboza slaps the foot to one side.
Barboza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barboza falls to his knees and Bonaparte 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 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
A very excited looking Maximilian Bonaparte 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: DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cole takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.#CL2#
Barboza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Cole decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cole controls Barboza momentarily but Barboza frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barboza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cole trying to control the position.
Barboza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Cole has his hands on Barboza's head, controlling the position.
Cole controls Barboza momentarily but Barboza frees himself. #SUB#
Cole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barboza escapes and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barboza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Cole wants to control but Barboza postures up.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Barboza keeps moving and retains side control.
Barboza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cole gets back to half guard.
Cole is trying to get back to full guard.
Barboza is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cole trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Cole tries to hold on but Barboza postures up.
Cole regains half guard.#T4#
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.#SUB#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barboza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barboza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barboza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barboza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 White Cole will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Barboza's head.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole backing away here, and Barboza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cole scores with the left hand. Barboza knows he should have avoided that one.
Barboza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Barboza moves out of range as Cole strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a right and a left that Barboza avoids nicely.
Barboza tries a quick counter leg kick but Cole is wise to it.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barboza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Barboza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Cole defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Barboza saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Barboza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
Cole jabs at Barboza's body.
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Barboza looks to clinch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Barboza
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barboza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Cole.#CL2#
Barboza clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barboza walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barboza feints a counter leg kick.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Cole sizes up Barboza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Barboza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Barboza.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Barboza's shoulder, as Barboza tries to avoid the shot.
And Barboza responds with a good body kick, but Cole manages to step out the way in time.
Cole misses with a right hand
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#White Cole's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Barboza closes the distance and clinches.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on White Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboza. Barboza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Barboza blocks a jab.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barboza lands with an overhand left.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
White Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Cole throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barboza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Barboza counters with a body kick.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Cole.
Barboza throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
White Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barboza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Cole lands a head shot.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#White Cole's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cole digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Barboza takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Barboza clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole jumps guard but Barboza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Barboza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barboza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza lands with a light punch inside.
Cole fails to pull guard.
Cole tries to pull guard but Barboza won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Jeez, White Cole's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cole tries to pull guard but Barboza won't allow it.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboza.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at White Cole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bento Barboza!
An intense looking Bento Barboza took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Convicted 3rd string? Judas?'.

Event: DMMA 230 Barboza vs Bonaparte
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Barboza with the inside leg kick.
Bonaparte avoids a kick to the body.
Bonaparte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
letting Barboza counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barboza checks a leg kick.
Barboza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bonaparte just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonaparte on the side of the head.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barboza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Barboza throws a right and a left that Bonaparte avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bonaparte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barboza moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Bonaparte misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Barboza's shoulder, as Barboza tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick that knocks Barboza off balance momentarily.
Barboza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonapartes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Bonaparte swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Barboza counters with a nice right hand that sends Bonaparte toppling to the canvas! Bonaparte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barboza finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte avoids the head kick by Barboza.
Bonaparte feints a counter leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a push kick but Barboza slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut. Barboza saw that one coming.
Bonaparte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonaparte misses with a looping left.
Barboza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.#T3#
Barboza tries to land a body kick
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a shot to the body.
Bonaparte cracks Barboza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Barboza moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Bonaparte tenderised Barboza's leg. Barboza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
As Bonaparte looks to move away, Barboza throws a big counter combo but Bonaparte just gets out of the way.
Bonaparte lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barboza misses with a head kick.
Bonaparte misses with a kick to the body
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza with the inside leg kick.
Bonaparte tries to land a body kick
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barboza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Barboza has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bonaparte - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
Barboza managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores a nice knee to the body.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but Barboza is controlling the position.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte throws a series of punches but Barboza avoids them all with ease.
Barboza throws a quick counter head kick but Bonaparte was just out of range.
Bonaparte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonaparte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Barboza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Barboza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Barboza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Bonaparte throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Barboza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaparte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barboza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboza with a body shot.
Barboza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonaparte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte catches Barboza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza looks to land a body kick but Bonaparte moved away.#T3#
Barboza is looking to clinch.
Barboza takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Barboza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonaparte.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte throws out a loose jab but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barboza with a jab.
Barboza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Barboza.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barboza is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
Barboza moves out of range as Bonaparte throws a body kick.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.
A counter left hand to the body from Barboza misses its target.#T4##CL#
Barboza has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Bonaparte is working Barboza over against the cage.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonaparte can pounce on him.
Bonaparte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Barboza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barboza throws a head kick that misses.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza tried to counter with a leg kick but Bonaparte avoided it.
Barboza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barboza defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Bonaparte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barboza walks into a stiff left hand from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barboza.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte misses with a straight right.
Bonaparte fakes the leg kick and cracks Barboza in the body. #T2#
Bonaparte takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bonaparte avoids it.
Barboza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
Bonaparte counters with a body kick.
Bonaparte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonaparte looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza tries to move into range but Bonaparte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte looks to land a combination but Barboza avoids it well.
Barboza tried to counter with a leg kick but Bonaparte avoided it.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza avoids a kick to the body.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Barboza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonaparte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barboza.
Barboza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bonaparte.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Bonaparte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte looking to stall.
Bonaparte lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands with a right to the head.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
Bonaparte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Barboza.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
Barboza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barboza works on Bonaparte's body with a couple of short punches.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Bonaparte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bonaparte throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Barboza does it's job there.
Bonaparte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barboza at a distance.
Barboza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboza. That's going to slow Bonaparte down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte. #T1#
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonaparte. That's going to slow Barboza down.
Barboza 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.
Barboza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Barboza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barboza throws the kick towards the body but Bonaparte avoids it.
A low kick lands for Bonaparte.
Barboza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barboza fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboza. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza looks to land a body kick but Bonaparte moved away.#T3#
Bonaparte throws a right and a left that Barboza avoids nicely. #CL#
Barboza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonaparte stalls.
Barboza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
Nice body punch from Barboza - that landed with a thud.
Bonaparte is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Barboza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a hook to the body.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
Barboza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Barboza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not. #T4#
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
Barboza's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
Barboza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte is trying to maintain a safe position but Barboza gets an underhook and turns Bonaparte into the cage.
Bonaparte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza had his way with Maximilian Bonaparte in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a right hand to the body.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza slips a straight right by Bonaparte.
Barboza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barboza moves away from the strike by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte. #T1#
Barboza throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barboza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Barboza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonaparte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Barboza misses.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza slips under a jab.#T2#
Bonaparte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barboza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Barboza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barboza defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
Bonaparte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick #KD#
and Barboza counters with a head kick that drops Bonaparte to the mat! Bonaparte scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!#T3#
Barboza scores with a leg kick.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonaparte looks to land a left hand but Barboza moved out of range nicely.
Barboza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barboza slips a straight right by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range. #T4#
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonaparte.
Barboza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonaparte's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonaparte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonaparte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bonaparte misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Bonaparte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonaparte 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte is the new heavyweight champion!
Maximilian Bonaparte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 220 Narushima vs Barboza
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Barboza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Narushima sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barboza.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza misses with a kick to the body
and Narushima counters with a nice leg kick.
Narushima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboza. Barboza obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima misses with a body kick.
Barboza only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD2#
Barboza cracks Narushima with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Narushima looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barboza finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.#T1#
A head kick by Barboza misses
and Narushima counters with a leg kick.
Barboza misses the jab.
Narushima looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barboza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Narushima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza with a nice calf kick.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narushima .
Narushima moves out of range of the leg kick from Barboza.#T2#
Narushima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Narushima misses.
Barboza feints a counter leg kick.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narushima 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.
Barboza takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Narushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Narushima .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Barboza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Narushima checks it well.
Narushima misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Narushima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Narushima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Narushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Narushima misses the target.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Narushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Narushima misses the shot to the body.
Barboza tries a head kick but it misses.
Narushima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima '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#
Narushima checks a low kick from Barboza.
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narushima throws a front kick that sends Barboza stumbling back into the cage.
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza keeps Narushima at a distance using the push kick.
Narushima missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Barboza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Narushima counter with a right hand.
Narushima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barboza at a distance.
The fighters circling - Narushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narushima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Narushima throws a leg kick but Barboza checks it.
Barboza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Narushima is looking to land body kicks.
Barboza scores with a hook to the body. Narushima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barboza throws a low kick but Narushima avoids it.
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barboza feints and then cracks Narushima 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narushima down. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Barboza blocks the low kick.
Narushima looks to land a left hand but Barboza moved out of range nicely.
Narushima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Barboza. That snapped Narushima 's head back.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Narushima .
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Narushima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Barboza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Narushima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barboza misses with a head kick.
It appears Narushima was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narushima throws a wild body kick that Barboza sees coming a mile off.
Barboza is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barboza blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Narushima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Narushima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barboza on the side of the head.
Barboza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Narushima is looking to wear down Barboza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Narushima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barboza throws out a loose jab but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Narushima with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narushima .
Barboza throws a leg kick which misses Narushima 's front leg but catches the back leg as Narushima tries to avoid it. #T1#
Narushima looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narushima cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narushima misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narushima . Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza throws a front kick that sends Narushima stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Barboza.
That kick from Barboza tenderised Narushima 's leg. Narushima is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy body kick from Narushima
and Barboza counters with a head kick that wobbles Narushima - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Barboza sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza 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: DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barboza scores with a push kick.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barboza counters with a low kick, right behind Zhdanov 's knee.
Zhdanov looks winded!
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with an outside leg kick.
Barboza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barboza counters with an inside leg kick.
Zhdanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhdanov misses with a left hand
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov misses the body punch
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barboza connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from Barboza and Zhdanov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Barboza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barboza.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barboza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barboza gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Niculescu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barboza wants to sweep but no luck.
Barboza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barboza looking for a sweep. Not yet Barboza, not yet.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barboza is adopting a defensive guard.
Niculescu chips away with some ground and pound.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Barboza blocks nicely.
Barboza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Barboza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Barboza!#REVB#
Niculescu wants to sweep but no luck.
Barboza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niculescu 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.#T3#
Niculescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there.
Barboza controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barboza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niculescu.
Barboza tries to work over Niculescu's front leg with a kick but Niculescu checks it.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Barboza avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Niculescu misses with a takedown
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Niculescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barboza on the side of the head.
Niculescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
It seemed like Barboza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Niculescu blocks the leg kick.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Niculescu.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Niculescu sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barboza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Niculescu moves out of range of the body kick.
Niculescu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niculescu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niculescu misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of Niculescu's head but Niculescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Niculescu catches Barboza right on the button with a cross.
Niculescu misses the body punch
letting Barboza counter with a right hand. #T1#
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Barboza slips the punch.
Bento Barboza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niculescu misses with a wild combination.
Niculescu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Barboza sends Niculescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barboza is motioning to the referee to let Niculescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niculescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barboza counters with a right hand from hell and Niculescu is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Barboza slips a jab from Ferguson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barboza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barboza makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferguson really felt that one!
Barboza 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.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barboza counters with a body kick that stops Ferguson in his tracks momentarily.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Barboza cracks Ferguson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferguson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barboza finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Barboza lands a big uppercut and Ferguson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferguson looks OK. Barboza waves Ferguson back to his feet!#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!
Barboza darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ferguson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Barboza before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
An out of breath Bento Barboza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Svenkter digs a good body shot into Barboza's ribs.
Barboza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Svenkter.
Barboza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Svenkter tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svenkter! But no joy.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of Svenkter's head but Svenkter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svenkter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Svenkter moves his leg out of the way.
Barboza lands with a nice body kick.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Svenkter avoids it.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Svenkter counters with a nice body kick.
Svenkter scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svenkter. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svenkter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Svenkter as he connects with a hook.
Barboza misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Barboza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svenkter throws a shot from downtown. Barboza moves away and avoids it.
Barboza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svenkter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barboza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svenkter throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barboza walks into a stiff left hand from Svenkter.
Barboza lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Barboza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Svenkter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svenkter punishes Barboza's body with a nice straight punch.
Barboza moves out of range as Svenkter strikes.
Barboza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svenkter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Svenkter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Svenkter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Svenkter sees coming a mile off.
Svenkter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
It seemed like Svenkter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svenkter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barboza is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza throws a low kick, looking for Svenkter's leg but Svenkter calmly moves out of range.
Svenkter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Hargol Svenkter's cut even more.
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Svenkter cracks Barboza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenkter scores with a jab to the head.
Svenkter missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svenkter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hargol Svenkter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Svenkter with a nice cross.
Svenkter misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboza. Svenkter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svenkter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svenkter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Svenkter lands a front kick.
Barboza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Barboza.
Svenkter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svenkter misses with a left hand
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Svenkter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hargol Svenkter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svenkter throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboza! #KD2#
Svenkter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barboza sprawling to the canvas! Barboza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Svenkter finish him?!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barboza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Svenkter sends Barboza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Svenkter is motioning to the referee to let Barboza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!#CUT2#Bento Barboza's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboza works the jab nicely.
Barboza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barboza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Svenkter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Svenkter cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Svenkter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Svenkter cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Svenkter finish him?
A leg kick checked by Barboza.
Svenkter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarboza.
Barboza seems to have got his legs back now.
Svenkter misses with an uppercut
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Svenkter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svenkter.
Svenkter 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.#T3#
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Svenkter moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svenkter! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svenkter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svenkter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svenkter.
Barboza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svenkter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Svenkter has knocked Barboza down with a huge combo! Svenkter steps away and waves a wobbly Barboza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barboza moves out of range as Svenkter strikes.
Barboza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenkter throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Barboza slips a straight right by Svenkter.
Svenkter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barboza moves away from the strike by Svenkter.
Svenkter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svenkter connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svenkter scoring well with a low kick there.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Svenkter's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hargol Svenkter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Svenkter slips a jab from Barboza.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Svenkter.
Svenkter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Svenkter scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Svenkter.
Svenkter throws a shot from downtown. Barboza moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenkter throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barboza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svenkter manages to circle out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Svenkter.
Svenkter flicks out a counter leg kick but Barboza steps away.#KD2#
Svenkter cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Svenkter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!#T1#
Barboza glances at the clock... BAM! Svenkter nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Barboza crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Barboza is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter 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: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Magomaevaboff misses.
Barboza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barboza throws a lazy body kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
A jab lands there for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barboza.
Magomaevaboff tried to score with a low kick but Barboza checks it.#T1#
Barboza throws a chopping leg kick but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Barboza coming out on top.
Barboza misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barboza blocks it well.
Barboza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barboza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barboza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Magomaevaboff connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to Barboza's midsection.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomaevaboff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomaevaboff.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Magomaevaboff sees coming a mile off.
Barboza misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barboza moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Jab by Barboza.#T3#
Barboza moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza misses with a body shot
and Magomaevaboff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking body kick.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barboza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
No joy there for Barboza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Barboza saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza checks a low kick from Magomaevaboff.
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Magomaevaboff works the jab nicely.
Barboza slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomaevaboff.
It looked like Barboza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Magomaevaboff is looking for the big counter here.
Barboza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barboza looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Nice defenses there by Barboza.
Barboza walks into a jab.
Magomaevaboff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff weaves into range and cracks Barboza right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Barboza goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Magomaevaboff is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Husein Magomaevaboff!
An out of breath Husein Magomaevaboff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barboza stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovanov's sensitive parts.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barboza should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barboza sprawls well. Barboza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Lovanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barboza is fending him off so far but Lovanov persists. Nope, Barboza circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lovanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lovanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovanov swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza throws a quick counter head kick but Lovanov was just out of range.
Barboza misses with a body shot
and Lovanov counters with a left to the body.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Barboza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov just manages to avoid it.
Barboza throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barboza rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
Lovanov throws a shot to the body.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barboza stuffs the takedown.
Bento Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Barboza looks for the body kick but Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Lovanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Barboza tries to work over Lovanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Lovanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Lovanov tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Lovanov back against the cage.
Lovanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lovanov dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
A right hook to the body lands for Lovanov.
Barboza is breathing heavily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov pushes Barboza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Barboza has him pressed against the cage.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Lovanov - that landed with a thud.
Barboza prevents a body shot from Lovanov. #TD2#
Lovanov wants the takedown. Barboza is fighting it off but Lovanov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barboza's guard against the cage.
Lovanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barboza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barboza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barboza slips under a jab from Lovanov.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barboza's head backwards.
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Lovanov. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
As Lovanov backs away, Barboza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lovanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Barboza tries to get into range but Lovanov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barboza! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Lovanov scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
After winning the bout, Zahbit Lovanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barboza - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Frank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barboza's guard.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barboza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barboza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws a strike but Barboza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Frank managing to control the position.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there. #T1#
Frank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barboza controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cannabis Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but Barboza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Frank pulls Barboza in close to his closed guard and prevents Barboza from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Barboza won't allow Frank to sweep him here.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank managing to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick lands for Barboza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank. #CUT#It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
Barboza lands with a nice body kick.
Frank avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Frank blocks a jab.
Barboza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Frank needs to keep his hands up - Barboza had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Barboza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Barboza sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barboza lands a body shot. #T1#
Barboza slips a jab from Frank.
Barboza misses the jab.
Frank shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barboza throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barboza to the mat! Barboza manages to get full guard.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Barboza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barboza controlling Frank's posture.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frank throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Barboza blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but Barboza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barboza looking to pass the guard.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Barboza is fighting to break Frank's control of his arms but Frank is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Barboza tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bento Barboza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barboza.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Barboza lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank shoots in but Barboza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Barboza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a straight that turns Frank's legs to rubber! Barboza pushes forward with more strikes and Frank goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
During a confident post fight interview, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Barboza scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Canada there.#TD2#
Canada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canada throwing strikes but missing.
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada lands a couple of elbows.
Barboza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Canada stands up over Barboza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barboza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canada has a takedown stuffed.
Canada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Canada pushes Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
Canada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza 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.
Canada misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza. #T2#
Canada tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canada takes a shot to the head.
Canada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Canada misses with some punches.
Canada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
Barboza lands an elbow inside that Canada shrugs off.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Barboza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canada looks winded!
Canada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Barboza lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
Canada is struggling to control the position.
Canada has Barboza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barboza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canada.
Canada tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Canada back against the cage.
Canada is trying to drag Barboza to the mat but Barboza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bento Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Canada pushes Barboza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Canada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Canada in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Barboza.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Canada avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Barboza drops Canada onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Canada is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Canada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
Canada is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Canada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barboza lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Canada to his knees! Barboza keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza throws a push kick but Lovanov slaps the foot to one side.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lovanov 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.
Barboza lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Barboza ducks under and follows up with a left that Barboza also avoids with ease.
Lovanov sets himself, and Barboza steps forward looking for the clinch! Lovanov avoids it this time.
Lovanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Lovanov lands with a cross. #T1#
Barboza defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza 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.
Barboza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barboza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Barboza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD#
Lovanov lands a big shot that drops Barboza! Can he finish him?
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboza is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Barboza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Barboza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lovanov content to stall in guard here.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Barboza's brow.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov controlling from the top position.
Barboza pulls Lovanov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barboza.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws a shot to the body.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov cracks a nice hook into Barboza's ribs.#T1#
Good shot there by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Barboza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Barboza.
Barboza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lovanov thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Lovanov misses the target.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Barboza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lovanov connects with a jab.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Lovanov works over Barboza's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barboza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov looks to land a combination but Barboza avoids it well.
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Barboza didn't see that one coming.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
Lovanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barboza circles away quickly and effectively.
Barboza jabs at Lovanov's body.
Lovanov tries to clinch up.
Barboza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Lovanov misses
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Barboza slips a jab and a cross from Lovanov.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza slips a straight right by Lovanov.
Lovanov sets himself, and Barboza steps forward looking for the clinch! Lovanov avoids it this time.
Both fighters circling a little - Barboza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barboza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barboza throws a leg kick which misses Lovanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovanov tries to avoid it.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov looks to land a combination but Barboza avoids it well.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Barboza takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barboza moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Barboza sizes up Lovanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barboza. Lovanov shrugs it off though.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barboza.
Barboza throws a right hand that misses
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov moves out of range as Barboza strikes.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovanov lands with a nice body punch.
Barboza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barboza.
Lovanov misses with a hook
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barboza, as that shot connected. #T2#
A solid body kick from Barboza.
Barboza slips a straight right by Lovanov.
A nice side step and Barboza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Barboza staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza clobbers Lovanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barboza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboza. Barboza obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Lovanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovanov.#CL#
Lovanov closes the distance and pushes Barboza back into the cage.
Lovanov blocks an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza lands a nice elbow.
Lovanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Good body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov is leaning against Barboza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lovanov.
A short right from Barboza.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov works on Barboza's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lovanov.
Barboza takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Lovanov is trying to trip Barboza. He has hold of a leg but Barboza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lovanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barboza being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bento Barboza.
Well Lovanov 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
An out of breath Zahbit Lovanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Barboza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barboza tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Johnson wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with an uppercut.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Barboza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barboza 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.
Johnson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Barboza throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Barboza only half commits.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Barboza wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barboza off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Johnson cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson. #T3##KD2#
Johnson drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson is stalking Barboza. Barboza circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Johnson, and it's lights out! Barboza really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, 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: GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
A lazy left from Barboza finds it's target.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Lovanov moves his leg out of the way.
As Barboza looks to move away, Lovanov throws a big counter combo but Barboza just gets out of the way.
Barboza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barboza swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Lovanov as he connects with a hook.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov lands a really nice looking cross but Barboza seems unphased.
Barboza throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barboza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
Lovanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barboza taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Lovanov there.
Barboza keeping hold of Lovanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Lovanov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Barboza is defending well.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Barboza dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control. Barboza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barboza trying to control but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Lovanov working over Barboza with some ground and pound. Barboza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barboza defending well though.
Barboza is positioning himself well to prevent Lovanov advancing to mount.
Lovanov is taking a breather. Barboza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barboza lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov lands a nice hook to Barboza's body. Barboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovanov's sensitive parts.
Barboza tries to work over Lovanov's front leg with a kick but Lovanov checks it.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lovanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barboza.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lovanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov lands the left hand.
Lovanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovanov moves away.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
Barboza flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lovanov throws out a powerful jab.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a nice body kick.
Lovanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barboza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lovanov scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lovanov is out of range.
Barboza defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
Barboza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza walks into a stiff left hand from Lovanov.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Barboza blocks a jab.#T3#
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lovanov throws a one two combo.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Lovanov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Lovanov works Barboza's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Lovanov coming out on top.
Lovanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barboza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Barboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lovanov feints and as Barboza raises his hands in defense, Lovanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Lovanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barboza's head.
Barboza lands an overhand right.
Barboza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Lovanov misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barboza, as that shot connected.
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Barboza catches Lovanov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Barboza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A big left from Barboza misses.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Barboza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Barboza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barboza checks a leg kick.
Barboza misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a nice body kick.
Lovanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barboza at a distance. #T2#
Lovanov lands with a right hand.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barboza - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovanov.
Lovanov jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barboza is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Good shot there by Lovanov.
A cross from Barboza lands.
Barboza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovanov misses the target.
Lovanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza throws a good cross that connects.
Lovanov throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Barboza misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barboza slips under a jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov thuds his right hand into Barboza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Lovanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Barboza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bento Barboza just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Barboza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov is looking to chop away at Barboza's legs.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza lands a really nice looking cross but Lovanov seems unphased.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Barboza throws an overhand right that drops Lovanov like a sack of potatoes! Barboza dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Husein Magomaevaboff has been cut.
Barboza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Barboza 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.
Barboza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomaevaboff's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barboza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magomaevaboff!
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range. #T2#
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Magomaevaboff avoids it with no problem.
Barboza lands an overhand right.
Barboza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a wild body kick that Barboza sees coming a mile off.
Barboza slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Barboza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomaevaboff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Barboza avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomaevaboff.
Barboza drops his hands momentarily and Magomaevaboff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barboza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Barboza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomaevaboff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A left lands for Magomaevaboff.
A head kick misses from Barboza.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it well.
Barboza throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barboza moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff misses with a right hand
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Magomaevaboff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomaevaboff thuds his right hand into Barboza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick.
Barboza wants to slow Magomaevaboff down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomaevaboff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right hand.
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barboza defending well as Magomaevaboff loads up on a big left hand.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Barboza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff. #T2#
Barboza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomaevaboff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomaevaboff there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magomaevaboff sprawling to the canvas! Magomaevaboff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?! #ROC2#Magomaevaboff is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Magomaevaboff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Barboza drops Magomaevaboff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomaevaboff looks back up at him and smiles so Barboza waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Magomaevaboff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Magomaevaboff misses
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Barboza.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw a body kick
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barboza knocks out Magomaevaboff with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barboza before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barboza picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
A victorious Bento Barboza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#963 Karim v Billy
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Wayne throws a leg kick but Barboza checks it.
Barboza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wayne to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza's corner calls for a 1-2. Barboza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Wayne checks a low kick from Barboza.
Barboza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barboza.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Barboza moved out of range nicely.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
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!
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barboza.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.#T1#
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barboza avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne misses with the body kick
letting Barboza counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Anthony Wayne's cut is getting worse.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barboza scoring well with a low kick there.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barboza.
Wayne tries to work over Barboza's front leg with a kick but Barboza checks it.
Barboza tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barboza slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Barboza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Barboza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Barboza down.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wayne misses with a leg kick
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Anthony Wayne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
Barboza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wayne tries to move into range but Barboza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barboza jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wayne sprawling to the canvas! Wayne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?! #CUT2#Jeez, Anthony Wayne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bento Barboza!
Our winner, Bento Barboza, 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.
In defeat, Anthony Wayne stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.

Event: GAMMA#960 Karim v Yago
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barboza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barboza.
Barboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Barboza scores with a leg kick.
Clark checks a low kick from Barboza.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Clark misses the jab.
Barboza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Clark tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark misses with a jab to the body
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barboza lands a front kick.
Clark looks winded!
Barboza lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
Barboza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Barboza lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Barboza only half commits.
Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barboza is out of range and Clark settles back down.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark 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.
Barboza is looking to wear down Clark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clark feints and then cracks Barboza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barboza down.
Barboza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Barboza.
Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboza. Barboza obviously looking to wear him down. #KD#
Barboza cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barboza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Clark's body.#T3#
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Barboza lands a jab to Clark's midsection.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Barboza works Clark's body with a nice hook.
Barboza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza with the inside leg kick.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barboza connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Barboza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barboza with the inside leg kick.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboza lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboza. That's going to slow Clark down.
Barboza scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza throws a leg kick
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
That's time! Barboza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
You can see that Clark has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark misses with a hook
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark misses with a double jab
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Clark swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range. #KD#
Barboza sends Clark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barboza is motioning to the referee to let Clark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Clark's body.#KD#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?! #ROC#Clark is rocked!
Clark is breathing heavily.
Barboza is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?#T1#
Barboza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Barboza doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Clark crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Clark's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joe Clark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.

Event: GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A head kick by Barboza misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barboza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Johnson takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Barboza blocks the low kick.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Barboza counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barboza flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Barboza 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.
Barboza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Barboza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Johnson drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Barboza is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barboza crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DMMA 121 Grant vs Nansen 2
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Barboza cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barboza blocks a jab.
Barboza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Barboza's body. Barboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Barboza scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kersikov works Barboza's body with a nice hook.
Barboza checks a leg kick nicely.
Barboza defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Barboza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Barboza works the jab nicely.
Barboza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Barboza checks it.#T2#
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barboza finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Barboza. That snapped Kersikov's head back. #T3#
Barboza tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Barboza moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov slips a jab from Barboza.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Barboza scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Barboza saw it coming and moves away.
Barboza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kersikov.
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barboza throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barboza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bento Barboza is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Barboza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barboza pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboza.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Barboza tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza misses with the head strike. #T2#
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Barboza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboza.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barboza being controlled against the cage.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barboza blocks it with crossed arms.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Barboza lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looking to stall.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barboza lands a body shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Barboza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barboza.
Barboza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range. #T1#
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
Barboza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barboza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barboza lands a high kick!
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Andrei Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barboza.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza lands with a shot to the body.
Barboza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Barboza closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Barboza works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Barboza.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Barboza lands with a right to the head.
Barboza lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Andrei Kersikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barboza is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bento Barboza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barboza tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Barboza.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bento Barboza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barboza 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DMMA 112 Barboza vs Panda
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Panda connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda tries to bum rush Barboza with a series of wild strikes but Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Panda's ribs.
Panda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panda throws a head kick that half lands.
Panda misses with a few strikes there.
Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barboza throws out a leg kick but Panda moves out of range and Barboza only half commits.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboza.
Good exchange - Barboza coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barboza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Panda throws a leg kick
and Barboza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda misses with a hook
and Barboza counters with a right hand to the body.
Panda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barboza counters with a good low kick that Panda was not able to check.
Panda looks winded!
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barboza finds it's way round the side to connect with Panda's head. #CL2#
Panda gets a clinch.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboza.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
Barboza blocking some punches. #T2#
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Barboza digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Panda in his tracks for a moment.
Barboza lands a left hand.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Barboza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Panda in his tracks for a moment.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Panda is rocked!
Barboza pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Panda! Barboza unloads with more strikes and Panda sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
A very excited looking Bento Barboza 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: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
That kick from Hightower tenderised Barboza's leg. Barboza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barboza throws a push kick but Hightower slaps the foot to one side.
Barboza 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.
Nice body punch from Hightower.
Barboza connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Barboza blocks the low kick.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Hightower stuns Barboza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barboza lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hightower. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Barboza.
Hightower throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barboza's head.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hightower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barboza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hightower misses with a body punch
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it #CL2#
and Barboza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hightower. #BC#
Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hightower scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barboza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hightower is looking to wear down Barboza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barboza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hightower defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
Hightower is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Hightower - just one landing.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barboza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hightower.
A big right from Barboza misses.
Hightower is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hightower wants to land a leg kick but Barboza is out of range.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Hightower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barboza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower clobbers Barboza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hightower.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barboza throws the left hand but Hightower avoids the punch easily.
Hightower connects with a leg kick.
Barboza is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hightower.
Hightower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboza. Barboza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower catches Barboza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barboza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Hightower scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Hightower slips a straight right by Barboza.
Nice jab there from Hightower.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Barboza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hightower pushes Barboza away with a front kick.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
Barboza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hightower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barboza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hightower pushes Barboza away with a front kick.
Barboza slips under a jab from Hightower.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hightower throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barboza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
Barboza digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
Hightower digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Hightower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Hightower misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Barboza blocks a jab.
Hightower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Barboza tries to land a front kick but Hightower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barboza just manages to avoid it.
Hightower keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Hightower takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hightower blocks it well.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Hightower moved away.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
And Hightower counters with a quick kick to the body but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Hightower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Hightower with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hightower.
Barboza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hightower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower lands with a hook. Barboza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboza takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
You can see that Barboza has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T2#
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Barboza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Barboza'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!
A low kick from Barboza is predictable there
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower tries to move into range but Barboza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower scores with a hook.#T3#
Barboza misses with a low kick as Hightower jumps back.
And Hightower counters with a quick kick to the body but Barboza blocks it.
Hightower looks to land a body kick but Barboza moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Hightower connects with a solid leg kick.
Barboza walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hightower throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Hightower.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hightower lunges at Barboza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboza's hand.
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Hightower is looking to counter punch.
Barboza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hightower misses.
Barboza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barboza misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hightower can pounce on him.
Hightower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barboza lands a jab.
Hightower cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barboza - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Barboza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hightower takes a step back to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Barboza throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hightower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hightower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barboza throws out the jab.
Hightower throws a counter high kick but Barboza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Barboza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hightower's sensitive parts.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza moved away.#T2#
Hightower scores with a nice strike.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower dips to his left and cracks Barboza with an uppercut!
Hightower throws a lazy head kick
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza misses with a body punch
and Hightower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Hightower.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Barboza steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hightower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hightower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barboza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barboza lands a glancing blow to the side of Hightower's head.
Barboza avoids the head kick by Hightower.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Barboza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Barboza misses
and Hightower counters with a good low kick that Barboza was not able to check.
Hightower looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Hightower.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower had his way with Bento Barboza in that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Barboza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hightower defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Hightower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower lands with a kick to the temple. Barboza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hightower tries to score with a low kick but Barboza moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barboza's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Hightower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barboza just manages to avoid it.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hightower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jason Hightower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Barboza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hightower lands a slapping body shot.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barboza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barboza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Barboza down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Barboza coming out on top.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Hightower throwing a counter right hand but Barboza manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hightower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hightower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hightower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barboza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hightower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hightower, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
Jason Hightower thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 99: Barboza vs Tyler
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Barboza defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barboza. That did some damage!
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyler throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a left to the body.
Tyler slips a jab from Barboza.
Tyler throws a poor cross that misses
and Barboza counters with a leg kick.
Barboza scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler throws out a counter right but Barboza avoids it with no problem.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Barboza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Tyler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Barboza ducks down to avoid it.
Barboza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barboza 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 chopping leg kick lands by Barboza.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Tyler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barboza in his tracks.
Barboza moves forwards but Tyler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Barboza moved away.
It looked like Barboza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyler can pounce on him.
Tyler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyler clobbers Barboza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Tyler scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barboza blocks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler clobbers Barboza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barboza.
Tyler lands an overhand right.
Barboza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Tyler moves his leg out of the way.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Barboza throws a quick counter head kick but Tyler was just out of range.#CL2#
Tyler has Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza is leaning against Tyler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Barboza.
Tyler looks winded!
Tyler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barboza tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyler.
Tyler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza scores with a shot to the side of Tyler's head.
Barboza blocks an uppercut.
Tyler stalls.
Barboza lands a left hand. #T4#
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barboza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barboza throws an elbow but misses.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#Pete Tyler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bento Barboza!
A very excited looking Bento Barboza 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: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Barboza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barboza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Barboza 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.#T1#
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov 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.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barboza misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Barboza sees coming a mile off.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Barboza with a nice calf kick.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barboza's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barboza is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kersikov cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov finish him? #ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Barboza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Kersikov throws a monster overhand right that drops Barboza! Kersikov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Andrei Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Barboza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hightower thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barboza if he has to take too many more of those.
Hightower cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hightower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hightower!
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barboza's sensitive parts.
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barboza 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.
Barboza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Hightower misses with a few strikes there.
Barboza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hightower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hightower tries to clinch but Barboza is having none of it.
Hightower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barboza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hightower. Hightower obviously looking to wear him down.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a good low kick that Barboza was not able to check.
Hightower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barboza throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hightower lands with a straight right. Barboza didn't see that one coming.
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely.
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower 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.
Hightower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barboza. That did some damage!
Hightower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Barboza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barboza avoids the head kick by Hightower.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barboza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barboza punishes Hightower's body with a nice straight punch.
Barboza connects with a crisp jab.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Hightower.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Hightower feints a counter leg kick.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barboza misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Hightower instigates a clinch.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jason Hightower has been cut.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower has a couple of punches blocked by Barboza.
Hightower working aggressively here.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Barboza. #T4#
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hightower or not.
Hightower looks winded!
Hightower prevents a body shot from Barboza.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza pushes Hightower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboza is leaning against Hightower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Barboza gets through Hightower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza is working Hightower over against the cage.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Hightower's cut.
That's time! Barboza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barboza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barboza throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barboza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hightower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barboza.
Jason Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hightower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower throws out a leg kick but Barboza moves out of range and Hightower only half commits.
Hightower throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
Barboza throws a counter high kick but Hightower was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barboza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barboza throws a jab when Hightower was well out of range.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Hightower has Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Barboza blocks with his arms.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Barboza throws an elbow but it misses.
Hightower misses with a body punch.
Hightower can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Hightower can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Hightower misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Barboza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Barboza blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Barboza.
Bento Barboza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Hightower is breathing heavily.#T3#
Barboza blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Barboza 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.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barboza is defending well for now.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Barboza.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hightower obliges.
Hightower pushes Barboza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hightower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hightower.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower blocking some punches. #T4#
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Hightower with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barboza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barboza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hightower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza cracks Hightower with a nice body shot.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Hightower is working Barboza over against the cage.
Barboza cracks Hightower with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboza.
Hightower takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hightower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Hightower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hightower thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboza slips a jab from Hightower.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hightower. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza 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.
Hightower throws the kick towards the body but Barboza avoids it.
Barboza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barboza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hightower sprawling to the canvas! Hightower rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Barboza misses. #T1#
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza moved away.
Barboza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
It looked like Barboza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hightower.
Hightower throws a lazy body kick
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower doesn't manage to clinch there - Barboza circles away.
Barboza throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barboza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Hightower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Hightower scores with a kick to the body.
Hightower swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Hightower closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Barboza counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hightower! Barboza lets Hightower back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hightower is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here. #KD#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hightower sprawling to the canvas! Hightower rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?!
Hightower is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Hightower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barboza can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hightower.#T3#
Barboza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hightower seems to have recovered his senses.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Barboza counters with a nice right hand that sends Hightower toppling to the canvas! Hightower scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barboza finish him?!
Hightower is looking to clinch but Barboza is avoiding it. #CL2#
Hightower rushes Barboza and presses him up against the cage.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza misses with some punches.
Hightower dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Barboza misses with the head strike.
Barboza cracks Hightower with a nice body shot.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Barboza lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboza.
Barboza has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hightowers head.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza lands a nice elbow.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Hightower's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Barboza down.
Nice uppercut there from Hightower.
Hightower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barboza.
Barboza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barboza takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower looks to land a body kick but Barboza moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barboza at a distance. #KD#
Barboza cracks Hightower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barboza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hightower to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Barboza throws a low kick, looking for Hightower's leg but Hightower calmly moves out of range.
Hightower is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barboza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hightower misses with a combination
and Barboza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hightower is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboza. Hightower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hightower steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barboza.
Hightower connects with a high kick.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a good low kick that Barboza was not able to check.
Barboza misses with a hook
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Hightower lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Barboza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hightower doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Hightower closes the distance and clinches.#KD#
Barboza lands a vicious elbow to the side of Hightower's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Barboza tries to finish him with strikes but Hightower still seems able to defend himself so Barboza steps back and lets Hightower get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick
and Barboza counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza retains his heavyweight title!
Bento Barboza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Barboza slips a jab and a cross from Contreiras.
Barboza tried to counter with a leg kick but Contreiras avoided it.
Barboza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Contreiras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Contreiras's sensitive parts.
Contreiras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contreiras takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Contreiras misses with a hook to the body
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of Contreiras's head but Contreiras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Contreiras sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Contreiras on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contreiras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Contreiras throws out a loose jab but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza tries to clinch up but Contreiras circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Contreiras uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Barboza instigates a clinch.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barboza throws an elbow but misses.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contreirass head.
Nice body punch from Barboza - that landed with a thud.
Contreiras misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Barboza.
Barboza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barboza.
Contreiras looks winded!
Barboza has Contreiras pressed against the cage, preventing Contreiras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Contreiras is trying to break the clinch but Barboza has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contreiras takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Contreiras is trying to push Barboza away but Barboza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Victor Contreiras's cut even more.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contreiras has had enough of the clinch but Barboza keeps him there for the moment.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contreirass head.
Barboza 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.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Contreiras in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Victor Contreiras's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC2#
Contreiras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contreiras chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barboza can pounce on him.
Contreiras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barboza moves out of range as Contreiras strikes.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Victor Contreiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Barboza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barboza takes a swing at Contreiras's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Contreiras on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contreiras with a hook.
Barboza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#Victor Contreiras's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Contreiras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
Barboza lands a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Contreiras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Bento Barboza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Barboza slips under a jab from Faulk.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
It looked like Faulk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faulk tried to score with a low kick but Barboza checks it.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Faulk slips under a jab from Barboza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faulk.
Barboza scores with a decent looking hook.
Faulk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barboza.#T1#
Barboza misses with a hook.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faulk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Faulk's shoulder, as Faulk tries to avoid the shot.
Barboza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faulk.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faulk.
Barboza digs a good hook to Faulk's body.
Good exchange - Barboza coming out on top.
Barboza 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.
Barboza throws a solid leg kick but Faulk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barboza.#T2##KD2#
Barboza lands a big uppercut and Faulk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Faulk looks OK. Barboza waves Faulk back to his feet!#ROC2#Faulk is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faulk swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a big left hand that crumples Faulk! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza 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: DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Barboza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xavier Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza thumps Washington with a low kick.
Washington throws a right and a left that Barboza avoids nicely.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
Washington throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Barboza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barboza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Barboza 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.
Washington moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza 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!
Washington misses with a head kick. #T1#
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barboza under the eye.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barboza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.#T2#
Washington misses the jab.
Washington tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barboza avoids a kick to the body.
Barboza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barboza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.
Barboza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barboza cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barboza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barboza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barboza scrambles back to his feet.
Barboza misses with a straight left.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A big left from Washington misses.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barboza looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Barboza moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Barboza prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barboza - that landed with a thud.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Barboza.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barboza throws an elbow but misses.
Barboza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Washington misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Barboza lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Barboza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD2#
Barboza lands a big right hand that sends Washington crashing to the mat! Barboza stays standing though and waves Washington back to his feet!#ROC2#Washington is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza lands an uppercut, right on the button! Washington tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
During a confident post fight interview, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Barboza 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.#CL2#
Barboza has managed to clinch.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza is trying to push Hawthorne away but Hawthorne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barboza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barboza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Barboza moved out of range nicely.
Barboza misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hawthorne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza is looking to clinch.
Hawthorne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Barboza.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barboza scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Hawthorne misses
and Barboza counters with a nice body kick.
Hawthorne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barboza connects with the punch.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barboza.
Barboza throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hawthorne to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barboza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawthorne scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Barboza is looking to clinch.
Hawthorne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barboza momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Hawthorne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Barboza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barboza lands a nice looking body shot.
Barboza throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Barboza tries to land a leg kick but Hawthorne saw it coming and moves away.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Barboza's shoulder, as Barboza tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Barboza misses.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4##KD2#
Barboza sends Hawthorne crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barboza is motioning to the referee to let Hawthorne up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Cohen Hawthorne has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hawthorne out cold! What a finish! Barboza is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza 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: 8L 93 - Big Lebowski
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Barboza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Hightower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.
Barboza throws a lazy head kick
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barboza scores with a shot to the body.
Hightower lands a nice looking body kick.
Hightower staying out of range there.
Hightower thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hightower misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Hightower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barboza avoids it.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barboza's sensitive parts.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Hightower counters with a leg kick. #T1##CL#
Hightower clinches up against the ropes.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Barboza tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza lands an elbow inside that Hightower shrugs off.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hightowers head.
Hightower lands an uppercut.
Hightower lands an uppercut.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hightower lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barboza swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Hightower has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hightower.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
Hightower pushes Barboza back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
Hightower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hightower working aggressively here.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barboza tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hightower defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Barboza.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower scores with a head kick. #CL#
Hightower forces Barboza back against the ropes and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Hightower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboza has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Barboza avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hightower scores with a shot to the side of Barboza's head.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza misses with some punches.
Hightower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Barboza throws an elbow that misses.
Hightower stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Barboza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hightower.
Hightower lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hightower lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
Hightower lands with a short shot to the head.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Hightower presses Barboza against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hightower.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barboza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hightower scores a nice knee to the body.
Hightower lands a right hand. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Hightower.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barboza's elbow.
Hightower cracks Barboza with a nice body shot.
Hightower pushes Barboza back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hightower gets through Barboza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the ropes.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Barboza blocks it.
Hightower misses with a body punch.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barboza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hightower is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jason Hightower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barboza is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hightower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barboza in his tracks.
Barboza throws a nice looking combination but Hightower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barboza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.
Hightower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barboza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hightower has closed the distance and engaged Barboza in a clinch.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza cracks Hightower with a nice body shot.#T1#
Hightower blocks an uppercut.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Hightower.
Hightower misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the ropes.
Hightower taking a breather.
Barboza tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Hightower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hightower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Hightower lands with a right to the head.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barboza's elbow.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike from Barboza.
Hightower landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Jason Hightower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hightower avoids a wild elbow strike from Barboza.
Bento Barboza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barboza working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Barboza throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hightower 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jason Hightower!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jason Hightower!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jason Hightower!

Jason Hightower wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Jason Hightower thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Barboza tries to move into range but The Predator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Predator slips under a jab from Barboza.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of The Predator's head but The Predator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Predator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
The Predator checks a low kick from Barboza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Predator! But no joy.
The Predator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Predator.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Predator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barboza with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Francis The Predator has been cut.
The Predator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barboza throws out the jab. #T1#
The Predator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from The Predator.
The Predator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barboza misses with an uppercut
and The Predator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barboza thinking.
Nice shot by Barboza.
Decent striking displayed by The Predator there.
The Predator lands a nice shot that snaps Barboza's head back.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by The Predator.
Barboza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Francis The Predator's cut even more.
The Predator moves out of range as Barboza strikes.#T2#
Barboza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Predator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barboza scrambles back to his feet.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but The Predator slips the punch.
The Predator has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Predator misses the shot to the body.
Barboza misses with a low kick as The Predator jumps back.
Barboza slips under a jab from The Predator.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but The Predator manages to avoid it.
A big left from The Predator misses.
Barboza lands with a shot to the body.
The Predator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francis The Predator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis The Predator's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barboza lands the left hand.
The Predator moves out of range of the strikes.
The Predator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza misses with a body shot
and The Predator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Predator on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Francis The Predator's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Predator ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a nice looking combination but The Predator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Predator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Predator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Predator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Barboza throws a body punch but The Predator moves out of range.
Barboza throws an off balance right hand
and The Predator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Predator lands a head shot.
The Predator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barboza can pounce on him.
Barboza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barboza connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#Francis The Predator's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barboza scores with a body shot.
Barboza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Predator.
Bento Barboza is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Predator.#T2#
Barboza moves away from the strike by The Predator.
The Predator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Predator misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Barboza misses its target.
The Predator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza stuns The Predator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Predator throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francis The Predator's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: 8L 83 - Gnarr
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Baba connects with a jab.#KD2#
Baba closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Barboza crashing to the mat! Barboza uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baba throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba misses with the combination.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Baba takes one to the chin there.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and before Barboza can reset, Baba rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Barboza is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Barboza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barboza.#T1#
Barboza looks to land a body kick but Baba moved away.
Baba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barboza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Barboza takes the fight into the clinch.
Barboza lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Baba breaks the clinch.
Barboza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Barboza blocks the leg kick.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Barboza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barboza lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baba working hard to break the clinch.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
Barboza lands a body punch.
Baba looks winded!
Baba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baba tries to circle away but Barboza has him pinned against the ropes.
Baba avoids the elbow strike from Barboza, against the ropes.
Baba is trying to push Barboza away but Barboza has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboza.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baba is trying to break the clinch but Barboza is controlling him.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Barboza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baba.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babas head.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Barboza lands a nice elbow.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barboza knocks out Baba with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barboza before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barboza picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
A very excited looking Bento Barboza 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: 8L 78 - Slevin
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Barboza walks into a left hand.
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Kassicus moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kassicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboza misses with a double jab
and Kassicus counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Kassicus counters with a straight right hand.
Kassicus throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kassicus checks a leg kick.
Kassicus drops his hands momentarily and Barboza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Zacharias Kassicus has been cut.
Kassicus throws a right and a left that Barboza avoids nicely.
Barboza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kassicus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barboza throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Kassicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zacharias Kassicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kassicus does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kassicus throws a poor cross that misses
and Kassicus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Barboza drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Kassicus onto his butt! Kassicus pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Kassicus walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barboza! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 8L 73 - Down for the Count
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
The Predator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Barboza closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends The Predator crashing to the mat! The Predator uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#It looks like Francis The Predator has been cut.
The Predator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barboza.
The Predator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Predator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza throws a low kick but The Predator avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barboza.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Predator counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Predator misses with an uppercut. Barboza saw that one coming.#T1#
The Predator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barboza looks to land a left hand but The Predator moved out of range nicely.
Barboza throws a series of punches but The Predator moves out of range.
Barboza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Francis The Predator's cut even more.
Barboza defending well as The Predator loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza tries to move into range but The Predator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza throws a jab when The Predator was well out of range.
The Predator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barboza throws out the jab. #T2#
The Predator misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Predator misses the jab.
The Predator misses with a body punch
and The Predator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by The Predator.
The Predator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Predator moves out of range of the leg kick from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Barboza lands a jab to The Predator's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Barboza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Predator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Predator misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barboza throws an off balance right hand
and The Predator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Predator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Predator misses with a left hand
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut.
Bento Barboza is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Predator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a looping overhand right but The Predator ducks down to avoid it.
Barboza scores with a body shot. #T1#
The Predator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barboza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Predator can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Barboza. Beautiful body shot.
The Predator is breathing heavily.#KD#
Barboza catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! The Predator stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? The Predator walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#The cut above Francis The Predator's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza thumps The Predator with a low kick.
Barboza connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboza. That's going to slow The Predator down.
Barboza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Predator.
A nice side step and The Predator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Barboza looks to land a right hand but The Predator moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Predator! But no joy.
Barboza throws a leg kick but The Predator checks it.
The Predator throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Barboza counters with a straight right that drops The Predator on his ass! The Predator jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#CUT#Francis The Predator's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francis The Predator's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

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

Event: VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Barboza throws a body kick that misses
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza wants to clinch but Hightower slips to the side
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hightower.
Hightower takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barboza needs to keep his hands up - Hightower had a free shot at his head there.
Barboza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hightower to score with a decent uppercut.
Barboza throws a hook but Hightower blocks it.
Good shot there by Hightower.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza tries to move into range but Hightower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboza doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Hightower lands a jab to the head.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboza doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Hightower catches Barboza right on the button with a cross.
Barboza takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hightower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barboza.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Barboza throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Hightower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barboza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hightower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barboza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barboza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Barboza misses with a jab to the body
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hightower is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barboza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barboza cracks Hightower with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Hightower's ribs.
Hightower thuds his shin into the meat of Barboza's side.#T3#
Hightower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower throws a looping overhand right but Barboza ducks down to avoid it.
Barboza misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Hightower with a nice cross.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hightower looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Barboza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower lands with a nice body punch.
Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Barboza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hightower's efforts to push away.
Barboza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Hightower.
Hightower misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Hightower checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Hightower lands the left hand.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza tries to move into range but Hightower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hightower throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hightower.#T1#
Hightower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hightower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
A counter left hand to the body from Barboza misses its target.
Barboza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hightower.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.
Hightower wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hightower misses with a hook.#T2#
Barboza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hightower is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Barboza tenderised Hightower's leg. Hightower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a one-two to the body.
Hightower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barboza. That did some damage!
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Barboza gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hightower manages to break the clinch.
Hightower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hightower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barboza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Barboza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a body shot
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hightower cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboza doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboza takes one on the button.
Hightower misses with an uppercut. Barboza saw that one coming.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
Barboza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Hightower does it's job there.#T4#
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barboza scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barboza misses with a kick to the body.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hightower swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza misses with a straight right.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hightower thumps Barboza with a low kick.
Barboza throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower misses with a body kick.
Barboza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Barboza's head.
Hightower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
Hightower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Jab by Barboza.
Barboza takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Barboza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hightower throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hightower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jason Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barboza misses with a hook
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range. #T2#
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Barboza throws a leg kick
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barboza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Barboza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Hightower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Barboza's belly button to the back.
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.
Hightower feints a jab promting Barboza to slip. Hightower then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barboza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hightower thows a body kick. Barboza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barboza misses with a looping left.
Hightower thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.#T4##KD2#
Hightower drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Hightower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Barboza seems to have got his legs back now.
Hightower fakes the body blow, causing Barboza to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barboza goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Hightower 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: VKT: 10 Benzo Vs.Faulk
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Faulk scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faulk.
Faulk misses with a straight right.
Faulk throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Faulk lands a nice shot to the body.
Faulk throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza throws a low kick but Faulk avoids it.
Faulk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Barboza tries to land a leg kick but Faulk saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Faulk.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Barboza. That snapped Faulk's head back.
Faulk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faulk. #T1#
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Faulk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barboza's head backwards.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Faulk is out of range.
Faulk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barboza at a distance.
Barboza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faulk on the side of the head.
Faulk throws a nice looking combination but Barboza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Faulk misses its intended target.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faulk moves away.#CL2#
Faulk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barboza cracks Faulk with a nice body shot.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Barboza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Barboza jabs Faulk right on the nose. Faulk blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Faulk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza works the jab nicely.
Faulk lands a body shot.
Faulk misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Faulk misses.
Faulk throws a sloppy body shot
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barboza moves forwards but Faulk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Faulk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faulk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barboza swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Faulk to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barboza scores with a nice right hand.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faulk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barboza defending well as Faulk loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Faulk misses with a straight left.
Barboza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Faulk just manages to avoid it.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Faulk is out of range.
Barboza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Faulk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barboza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
Faulk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Faulk checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Faulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboza. #KD#
Barboza scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Faulk to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Barboza away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Faulk got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Barboza connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Faulk's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Faulk - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza retains his super heavyweight title!
Bento Barboza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Finals
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Barboza misses with a jab to the body
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Barboza looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Barboza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama avoids the body shot from Barboza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Barboza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama cracks Barboza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza misses the jab.#T2#
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barboza rather than just go for the knockout.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Barboza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obama at a distance.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza slips under a jab from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Obama rushes Barboza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands a left hand.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Barboza.
Barboza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Obama tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the ropes.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Obama lands a left hand.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Barboza pushes Obama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Barboza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bento Barboza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
Obama tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Barboza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza cracks Obama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obama throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Barboza cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Barboza throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza lands a slapping body shot.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barboza throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Obama looks to clinch #KD#
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut that drops Obama onto his backside! Obama bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Obama is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama tries to clinch up
and Barboza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama misses with an uppercut
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Obama avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Obama slips a jab from Barboza.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Obama's ribs.
A left lands for Barboza.#KD#
Barboza scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Obama to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Barboza away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Obama got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Barboza cracks Obama with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza 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: VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Cidadão misses with a wild combination.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cidadão misses with a body shot
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cidadão throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Cidadão 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.
Cidadão misses with a looping left.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Cidadão.
Barboza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barboza looks to land a right hand but Cidadão moved out of range.
Cidadão misses with a body punch
and Barboza counters with a right hand to the body.
Barboza defending well as Cidadão loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A cross from Cidadão lands.
Cidadão swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
It looked like Barboza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cidadão.
Barboza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cidadão missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Barboza scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Cidadão beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cidadão listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cidadão misses with a looping right.#KD#
Barboza connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Cidadão onto his butt! Cidadão bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Cidadão lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Cidadão lands a nice looking body shot.
Cidadão lands with a cross.
Barboza misses with a looping right.
Cidadão throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
Cidadão is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cidadão swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cidadão punishes Barboza's body with a nice straight punch.
Cidadão cracks Barboza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cidadão.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Macaco Cidadão seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cidadão cracks Barboza with an open hand slap.
Cidadão lands a right hook to the body.
Cidadão throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Barboza misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Cidadão misses.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Cidadão connects with a jab.
Cidadão keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Cidadão fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barboza on the side of the head.
Cidadão feints a jab promting Barboza to slip. Cidadão then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barboza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barboza misses with a few strikes there.
Barboza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Cidadão finds it's way through Barboza's defenses.
Cidadão with a hook.
Cidadão staying out of range there.
Cidadão throws a big shot that misses.
Cidadão ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Cidadão misses with a lunging right hand
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Macaco Cidadão has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cidadão throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cidadão scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Cidadão, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cidadão throws the left hand but Barboza avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Macaco Cidadão was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Macaco Cidadão's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cidadão loads up on a big right hand but Barboza slips the punch.
Cidadão throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cidadão slips under a jab.
Cidadão on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cidadão with a hook.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Cidadão slips the punch.
Cidadão misses with a body shot
and Cidadão takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Cidadão finds it's target.
Cidadão scores with a sloppy right hand. Barboza should have avoided that one.
Cidadão scores with a nice right hand.
Cidadão looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Cidadão misses with a double jab.
Cidadão slips a jab from Barboza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cidadão throws a looping overhand right but Barboza ducks down to avoid it.
Macaco Cidadão seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barboza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Cidadão.#T1#
Cidadão moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Cidadão paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cidadão throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cidadão connects with a looping right hand.
Cidadão with a jab.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cidadão.
Barboza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cidadão throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Barboza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barboza takes one to the side of the head.
Cidadão lands with an overhand left.
Cidadão dodges the punch combination from Barboza.
Cidadão looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza misses with a straight left.
Cidadão takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barboza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cidadão ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Cidadão manages to avoid it.
Cidadão throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Cidadão throws the left hand but Barboza avoids the punch easily.
Cidadão lunges at Barboza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboza's hand.
Barboza takes one to the side of the head.
Cidadão connects with a body shot.
Cidadão misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Barboza misses its target.
Cidadão swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza tries to clinch there but Cidadão circles away.
Cidadão appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cidadão has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barboza throws a body punch but Cidadão moves out of range.
Cidadão misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
Cidadão misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cidadão moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboza slips under a jab from Cidadão.
A punch combination from Cidadão misses.
Barboza lands a glancing blow to the side of Cidadão's head.
Cidadão connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macaco Cidadão showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macaco Cidadão's cut.
That's time! Barboza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Cidadão lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cidadão moves away.
Cidadão looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Cidadão is just out of range.
Cidadão pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Barboza misses its target.
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza throws a right and a left that Cidadão avoids nicely.
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Cidadão was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Cidadão.
Barboza is looking to counter punch.
Cidadão waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Barboza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barboza scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cidadão to score with a decent uppercut.
Barboza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Cidadão.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cidadão blocks a jab.
Cidadão lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Barboza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cidadão misses with a lunging right hand
and Cidadão takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cidadão throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cidadão pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cidadão just misses with a punch to the body.
Cidadão rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cidadão swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cidadão digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Cidadão tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cidadão steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Barboza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cidadão.
Barboza punishes Cidadão's body with a nice straight punch.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Cidadão. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cidadão fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cidadão. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Cidadão.
Cidadão throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Cidadão misses
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cidadão misses with a hook to the body
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cidadão misses the body punch
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Cidadão is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cidadão lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barboza backs up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cidadão is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barboza lands a really nice looking cross but Cidadão seems unphased.
Cidadão is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Cidadão looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macaco Cidadão really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macaco Cidadão's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Cidadão throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Cidadão seems to have recovered his senses.
Barboza moves away from the strike by Cidadão.
Barboza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barboza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barboza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cidadão swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barboza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cidadão misses with a left hand
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cidadão walks straight into a solid jab from Barboza. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Barboza follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Cidadão out cold! Cidadão toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Barboza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Armstrong.
Nice shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Barboza circles away.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Joe Armstrong has been cut.#CL2#
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Barboza against the ropes.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barboza lands a left hand.
Barboza cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboza misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza blocking some punches. #T1#
Barboza misses with some punches.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Barboza as the two fighters clinch.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the ropes.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboza.
Armstrong is leaning against Barboza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Barboza has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong gets through Barboza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Armstrong'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#
A slow jab from Barboza misses its intended target.
It seemed like Armstrong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza connects with a body shot.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Barboza moves out of range.
Armstrong jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong stuns Barboza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza misses with a straight left.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armstrong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barboza rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Barboza is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Armstrong swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Barboza is having none of it.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Armstrong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Armstrong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboza. Barboza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Barboza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barboza in his tracks.
Barboza throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Joe Armstrong's cut even more.
Barboza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barboza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Barboza lands.#CUT#The cut above Joe Armstrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Armstrong lands a jab to the nose.
Joe Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Barboza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barboza throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Armstrong pushes Barboza up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Barboza.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Armstrong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Armstrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barboza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Barboza swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Barboza lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza keeps the fight on the outside.
Barboza lands a jab to the head.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Barboza is avoiding it.
Armstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Barboza throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barboza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#Joe Armstrong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Barboza lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection.#KD#
Barboza connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Armstrong onto his butt! Armstrong bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Armstrong is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Armstrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bento Barboza!
A victorious Bento Barboza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Joe Armstrong had this to say: 'God bless America! We will fucking nuke you ALL!'.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Barboza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Bravo has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Bravo.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a jab to the body
and Barboza counters with a nice body shot.
Bravo takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bravo! #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Barboza counters by moving into the clinch.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bravo.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Bravo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
A short right from Barboza.
A short left from Bravo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Barboza.
Barboza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Barboza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bravo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barboza can turn it around.
Barboza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
Barboza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barboza swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bravo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo is trying to maintain a safe position but Barboza gets an underhook and turns Bravo into the ropes.
Bravo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barboza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Barboza. Beautiful body shot.
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Bravo walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Barboza rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bravo has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Barboza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo is looking for a counter combo.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Barboza closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the ropes.
Barboza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Barboza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. #KD2#
Barboza breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Bravo with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Bravo looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Bravo get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Bravo leaves his chin hanging out and Barboza seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bravo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Our winner, Bento Barboza, 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: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 B
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barboza.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Barboza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barboza.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Barboza digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Barboza breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Brown with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Brown looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Brown get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Brown is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Barboza doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Brown crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Brown's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 B
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Msomi moves away.
Msomi misses the shot to the body.
Msomi scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Msomi finds it's target.
Barboza misses the jab.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Msomi throws out a powerful jab.
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Msomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Elifasi Msomi has been cut.
The fighters circling - Msomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Msomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Msomi stuns Barboza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Msomi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barboza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Msomi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elifasi Msomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Msomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Msomi fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Msomi misses.
Msomi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barboza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Msomi misses with a wild body shot.
Msomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Barboza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Msomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Barboza should have avoided that one.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Msomi.
Barboza throws an off balance right hand
and Msomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barboza thinking.
Msomi lands with a nice combination. Barboza backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Msomi lands a jab to Barboza's midsection.#T2#
Barboza dodges the punch combination from Msomi.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Msomi is just out of range.
Barboza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barboza wants to clinch up but Msomi keeps it at a distance.
Msomi connects with a jab.
Msomi cracks Barboza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Msomi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Msomi throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Msomi misses with a body punch
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Msomi saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elifasi Msomi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elifasi Msomi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Msomi misses with a body shot #CL#
and Barboza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Msomi backwards.
Msomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Msomi is trying to force a seperation but Barboza has the dominant position.
Msomi tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Msomi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barboza's elbow.
Barboza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Msomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Msomi prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Msomi tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Msomi blocks an uppercut.
Msomi tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Msomi back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Barboza lands with a right to the head.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Msomi avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the ropes.
Msomi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Msomi.
Msomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Msomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Msomi backwards. #T1#
Msomi blocking some punches.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses.
Msomi is working Barboza over against the ropes.
Msomi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barboza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Msomi can turn it around.
Msomi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Msomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Msomi looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Barboza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Msomi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Msomi scores with a shot to the body.
Msomi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Msomi.
Msomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Msomi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza moves away from the strike by Msomi. #T2#
Msomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Msomi! But no joy.
Msomi throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barboza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barboza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Msomi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Msomi connects with a looping right hand.
Elifasi Msomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Msomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Msomi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
Msomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barboza.
Barboza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Msomi's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Elifasi Msomi's cut even more.
Msomi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Msomi.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elifasi Msomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Msomi misses the shot to the body.
Elifasi Msomi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Barboza misses.
Msomi lands a slapping body shot.
Msomi swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza tries to counter by clinching up but Msomi breaks away and moves out of range.
Msomi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Msomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barboza thinking.
Msomi misses with a hook.
Msomi lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Msomi lands.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Msomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barboza throws a jab when Msomi was well out of range.
Msomi throws a counter combo.
Msomi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barboza in his tracks.
Barboza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barboza misses with a hook
and Msomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Msomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Msomi.
Msomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboza.
Msomi lands with a cross.
Msomi misses with a looping left.
Msomi swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza tries to counter by clinching up but Msomi breaks away and moves out of range.
Barboza walks into a stiff left hand from Msomi.
Barboza misses with a hook
and Msomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Msomi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barboza.
Msomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Msomi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Msomi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Msomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Msomi with a nice cross.
Barboza throws a hook but Msomi blocks it.
Bento Barboza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Barboza misses.
Barboza misses with a body punch
letting Msomi counter with a right hand.
Msomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Msomi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboza. Msomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Msomi jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Msomi lands the left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 B
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Barboza backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Barboza throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barboza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Barboza avoids them all with ease.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barboza.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Barboza's head back.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.#T1#
Barboza connects with a looping right hand.
Barboza tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barboza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Barboza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza lands with a right hand.
Barboza misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Nice shot by Barboza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Barboza moves away and avoids it.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Barboza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Barboza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Barboza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.#CL2#
Barboza closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Barboza's head.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Barboza's corner calls for a 1-2. Barboza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Barboza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Barboza creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Thomas crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Thomas face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Barboza takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
During a confident post fight interview, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 2 B
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryker.
Ryker looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Ryker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barboza's sensitive parts.
Ryker scores with a leg kick.
Barboza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryker.#CL#
Barboza forces Ryker back against the ropes and clinches.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryker backwards.
Ryker misses with the head strike.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barboza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryker backwards.
Barboza presses Ryker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryker looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Barboza. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryker backwards. #ROC#Ryker is rocked!
Barboza breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ryker with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ryker looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ryker get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Our winner, Bento Barboza, 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: VKT Trials 2: Los Angeles
Date: Jul 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Five manages to avoid it.
Three takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Three takes one on the button.
Five fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Three manages to avoid it.
Five jabs at Three's body.
Three could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A slow jab from Three misses its intended target.
Three's corner calls for a 1-2. Three obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Five fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Three swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Three misses with an uppercut
and Five counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Five swings for the body but Three moves out of range.
Five swings for the body but Three moves out of range.
Three ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Five is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Three rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Five lands with a hook. Three tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Five throws a shot to the body.
Five thuds his right hand into Three's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Three misses the jab.
Three rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Three takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Three connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Five momentarily.
Five connects with a right hand. Three shakes it off.
Five changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Three ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Five moves away.
Three scores with a jab to the body.
Five cracks Three with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Five throws an overhand right that lands on Three's shoulder, as Three tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Three feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fives jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Five on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Three ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Five moves away.
Three tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Five was well out of range. Poor timing from Three.
Five scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Three keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Five.
Three ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Five moves away.
Five lands a nice hook to Three's body. Three takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Three is breathing heavily.
Five stuns Three with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Five listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Three gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Five as he connects with a hook.
Five ducks under a wild hook from Three.
A nice side step and Five releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KT Five dominated that round.
That's time! Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Three looks to land a right hand but Five moved out of range.
Five scores with a jab to the body.
Five avoids the body shot from Three.
Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Three is just out of range.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Three appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Five lands a body shot.
Five slips a jab from Three.
A looping hook to the body misses from Three. Five does a little dance to reset his feet.
Three takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five misses the shot to the body.
Five lands with an uppercut that bounces Three off the ropes and back into range.
Three blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Three misses its target.
Five throws a hook to the side of Three's head but Three sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Five has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Five scores with a crisp jab that stopped Three in his tracks. #ROC2#Three is rocked!
Three takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Three rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Five counters with a huge right that knocks Three out cold! Five is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KT Five!
A relieved looking KT Five thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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