Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Brown shoots and misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown looks for a takedown but Battleby sprawls well.
Battleby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Battleby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battleby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Battleby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battleby content to stall in guard here.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Battleby from controlling successfully.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battleby's guard. #REVR#
Battleby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battleby swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Brown stands and throws Battleby's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Battleby, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Battleby, who protects the arm well.
Battleby can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Battleby, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Battleby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Brown! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Battleby has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov catches Battleby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Battleby's hands.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battleby tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battleby to the ground. Battleby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov works Battleby's body with a nice hook.
Battleby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battleby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Battleby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Battleby moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Battleby off the cage and back into range.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
letting Battleby counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battleby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Battleby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Battleby's ribs.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov pushes Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.
Battleby prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#T3#
A short left from Nurmagomedov. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Battleby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Battleby is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Battleby blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Battleby right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Battleby counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Battleby finish him?!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a big right hand! Oh Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! Battleby follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Battleby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1125 Bollomard vs. Dall Jr
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Battleby misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Battleby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Battleby misses with a low kick as Kwong jumps back.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses
and Kwong counters with a left to the body.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Battleby throws a leg kick that misses.
Battleby misses with the body kick
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Battleby.
Kwong tries to counter with a clinch but Battleby shakes him off and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Kwong.
Kwong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Kwong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Battleby throws out a loose jab but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Battleby.
Battleby throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Kwong slips a straight right by Battleby.
Battleby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kwong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Battleby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kwong tries to counter with a clinch but Battleby shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Battleby.
Kwong wants to counter with a clinch but Battleby pushes him away.
Battleby misses with a hook
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battleby throws a right and a left that Kwong avoids nicely.
Kwong wants to counter with a clinch but Battleby pushes him away.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
A jab from Battleby does it's job there.#T4#
Battleby misses the jab.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Battleby and move into the clinch position.
Battleby motions for Kwong to come forward. Battleby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kwong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Battleby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battleby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battleby misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleby misses with a right hand
letting Kwong counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Battleby takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Battleby.
Battleby throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Battleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Battleby connects with a right hand. Kwong shakes it off.#T1#
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Battleby.
Kwong defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Battleby and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Battleby throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battleby. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battleby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battleby. #T2#
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
Kwong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Battleby lands with a cross.
Battleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Kwong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kwong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Kwong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battleby. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong tries to counter with a clinch but Battleby shakes him off and moves away.
Battleby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Battleby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Battleby. Kwong shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.#T4#
Battleby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Kwong blocks the leg kick.
Battleby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Battleby is looking to chop away at Kwong's legs.
Kwong wants to counter with a clinch but Battleby pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battleby throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kwong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kwasi Kwong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battleby misses with a looping left.
Kwong staying out of range there.
Kwong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Battleby looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Kwong tries to counter with a clinch but Battleby shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kwong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Battleby has got the better of the exchanges.
Battleby throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Kwong tries to counter with a clinch but Battleby shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Battleby jabs at Kwong's body.
Kwong moves out of range as Battleby throws a body kick.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.
Battleby throws a low kick but Kwong moves out of range easily.
Kwong wants to counter with a clinch but Battleby pushes him away.
Kwong slips under a jab from Battleby.
Battleby lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kwong takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Battleby misses with a hook
and Kwong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battleby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battleby throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Battleby throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kwong counter with a right hand.
Battleby scores with a body shot. #T3#
Battleby lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong blocks a head kick by Battleby.
Kwong wants to counter with a clinch but Battleby pushes him away.
Battleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kwong.
Battleby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kwong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Battleby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Kwong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kwong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Battleby takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Battleby misses with a leg kick.
Battleby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Battleby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Battleby 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crispian doesn't manage to clinch there - Battleby circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battleby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crispian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crispian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Crispian counters with a quick kick to the body but Battleby blocks it.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.
Crispian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Crispian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a series of punches but Battleby avoids them all with ease.
And Battleby responds with a good body kick, but Crispian manages to step out the way in time.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
Battleby misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Battleby takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Battleby scores with a push kick.
Battleby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Battleby blocks a head kick by Crispian.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Crispian has been cut.#T3#
A jab lands there for Battleby.
Nice body punch from Crispian.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battleby swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Battleby's leg but Battleby calmly moves out of range.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Battleby misses the body punch
letting Crispian counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Crispian
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
As Battleby backs away, Crispian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Battleby connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crispian misses with the body kick
and Battleby counters with a body kick.
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 Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Crispian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there
and Crispian counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Battleby misses.
Battleby throws a leg kick
letting Crispian counter with a right hand.
Battleby cracks Crispian with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a right hand to the body.
Crispian 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.
Crispian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Battleby misses with a shot to the body
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Battleby misses with a straight left.
Battleby misses with a jab to the body
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Battleby is rocked!
Battleby throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crispian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Battleby's knee momentarily.
Battleby is still on wobbly legs! Can Crispian finish him?
Battleby misses with a lunging right hand
and Crispian counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Battleby out cold! What a finish! Crispian 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 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Ben Crispian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 84
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Huang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Battleby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Huang.
Battleby defending well as Huang loads up on a big left hand.
Huang tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battleby moves out of range as Huang throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
Huang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Battleby slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
Huang throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang misses with an uppercut.
Battleby throws a big shot that misses.
Huang flicks out a counter leg kick but Battleby steps away.
Huang misses with a shot to the body
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Huang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Battleby lands a head shot.
Huang scores with a kick to the body.
Huang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huang lands with an uppercut that bounces Battleby off the cage and back into range.
Huang with a nice calf kick.
Huang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a nice leg kick.
Battleby scores with a decent looking hook.
Battleby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Huang is out of range and Battleby settles back down. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang cracks a nice hook into Battleby's ribs.
Battleby staying out of range there.
Battleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Battleby staying out of range there.
Huang misses with a double jab
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huang misses with an uppercut. Battleby saw that one coming.
Huang stuns Battleby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huang swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range. #T3#
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huang throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Huang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Battleby has time to react.
Huang feints and then cracks Battleby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battleby down.
Huang lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Battleby finds it's target.
Huang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huang thuds his shin into the meat of Battleby's side.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Huang throws a leg kick
and Battleby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Huang with a nice calf kick.
Huang misses with a straight right.
Battleby slips a straight right by Huang.
Battleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Huang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huang takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battleby moves out of range of the leg kick from Huang.
Huang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Battleby.
Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
A counter left hand to the body from Battleby misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Huang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Huang jabs at Battleby's body.
Huang looks to land a right hand but Battleby moved out of range.
Huang throws an off balance right hand
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huang fakes the leg kick and cracks Battleby in the body.
Huang misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Huang is rocked!
Huang feints and then cracks Battleby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battleby down.
Battleby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Battleby cracks Huang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Battleby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Huang to stand back up!
Huang is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang misses with an uppercut
and Battleby counters with a right hand from hell and Huang is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Ulysses Battleby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 72
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Eclaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battleby doesn't seem bothered though.
Eclaro darts in looking for a takedown but Battleby gets double underhooks and turns Eclaro into the cage.
Eclaro misses with a hook to the body
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eclaro misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Battleby.
Battleby with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eclaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eclaro there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Battleby misses with a hook #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Battleby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eclaro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Eclaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eclaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battleby works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2##CL2#
Eclaro closes the distance and pushes Battleby back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Eclaro. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro slips a jab from Battleby.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Battleby avoids it easily.
Eclaro tries to clinch up but Battleby circles away and keeps his distance.
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Battleby misses with a looping left.
Eclaro jabs Battleby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eclaro defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Battleby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Battleby throws a body punch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Eclaro.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses with a kick to the body.
Eclaro feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Battleby tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battleby pushes Eclaro away with a front kick.
Eclaro looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Eclaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eclaro closes the distance but Battleby moves to the side
and Battleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eclaro thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Eclaro instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Eclaro.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battleby's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Eclaro.
Eclaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Eclaro.
Eclaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eclaro leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battleby misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Eclaro slips a jab from Battleby.
Eclaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battleby defends it well.
Battleby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eclaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eclaro scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
Battleby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eclaro.

Battleby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Eclaro throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby keeps Eclaro at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battleby.
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there #TD2#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro trying to control from half guard but Battleby is working away.
Battleby wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby wants to get back to his feet.
Ulysses Battleby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Eclaro is working for a kimura but Battleby is defending it quite comfortably.
Battleby tries to kick Eclaro off but Eclaro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Battleby dodges it nicely. #T3#
Battleby wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
Battleby is working hard here to advance position.
Eclaro stops Battleby from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Battleby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Battleby is trying to get back to full guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battleby won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount. #T4#
Battleby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Battleby wants to sweep but no luck.
Battleby pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Battleby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eclaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eclaro can do to turn this around?
Eclaro takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws a low kick but Eclaro moves out of range easily.
Eclaro misses the body punch
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Battleby throws a sloppy head kick and Eclaro moves out of range easily. #T1#
Eclaro takes one to the side of the head.
Eclaro cracks Battleby with a good jab.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eclaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
Battleby throws an overhand right that lands on Eclaro's shoulder, as Eclaro tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby cracks Eclaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Battleby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eclaro manages to avoid it.
Battleby feints and then cracks Eclaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eclaro down.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range.
A jab from Battleby misses.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Battleby lands a body shot.
Eclaro swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range. #T3#
Battleby tries to bum rush Eclaro with a series of wild strikes but Eclaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Battleby throws a looping overhand right but Eclaro ducks down to avoid it.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Battleby there.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Eclaro's cut even more.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eclaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Battleby's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Battleby. Eclaro shrugs it off though. #T4#
Battleby missing with a left hand there. Eclaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eclaro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Battleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleby explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eclaro tries to clinch
and Battleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Battleby!
A relieved looking Ulysses Battleby 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: CCC 56 : Bekzod vs Rolf
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Battleby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Adam Porsche has been cut.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
Porsche feinted with a counter takedown.
Porsche misses with a takedown
and Battleby scores with a counter punch that sends Porsche to the canvas! Battleby smells blood - he's punishing Porsche with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Porsche has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Battleby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 48 : Hernandez vs Battleby
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Battleby tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Battleby has his hands clasped together around Hernandez's back. He's all about the action.
Battleby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Battleby is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Battleby wants to get back to his feet.
Battleby wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Hernandez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Battleby tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Battleby is squirming around nicely.
Battleby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Battleby's head.
Battleby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Battleby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Battleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Battleby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hernandez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battleby. Battleby obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
A jab from Battleby misses.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez works Battleby's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Battleby counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hernandez with a poor takedown
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Battleby.
Battleby leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Battleby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Battleby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez lands a really nice looking cross but Battleby seems unphased.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
Hernandez moves out of range as Battleby strikes.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Battleby's body.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Battleby stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Battleby sprawls well.
Hernandez lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Battleby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battleby wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Battleby misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez feints a jab promting Battleby to slip. Hernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Battleby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Battleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez with the counter takedown but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frank Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Battleby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Battleby's defenses.
Battleby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Battleby misses the target.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hernandez cracks Battleby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Battleby lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby.
Battleby loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Battleby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Battleby slips under a jab from Hernandez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Battleby quickly recovers to half guard.
Battleby is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Hernandez. #T3#
Battleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battleby is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battleby is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Battleby is working away.
Battleby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Battleby is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battleby tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Battleby tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Battleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez. #T4#
Battleby is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battleby avoid being mounted?
Hernandez is nestled in close to Battleby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez is thwarting Battleby's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battleby is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Battleby wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Battleby keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Battleby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Battleby throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hernandez.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Battleby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Battleby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battleby's head.
Hernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battleby circles away.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Hernandez jabs Battleby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez lands the left hand.#T2#
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battleby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Battleby throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Battleby has one foot on Hernandez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
Battleby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Battleby. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Battleby misses its target.
Battleby lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Hernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Battleby as Hernandez shoots in.
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Battleby won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
Battleby manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Battleby blocks nicely.
Battleby wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position. #T4#
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Battleby.
Battleby is working hard here to advance position.
Battleby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Battleby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battleby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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!
Hernandez is trying to keep Battleby in close. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Hernandez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Battleby misses its target.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Battleby fights it but they end up in guard.
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet. #T1#
Battleby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battleby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battleby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Battleby's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Battleby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Battleby keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Battleby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hernandez wants to control the position but Battleby says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but Battleby is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is pressing down on Battleby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Battleby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battleby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Battleby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hernandez has his foot on Battleby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battleby works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battleby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Battlebys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battleby doesn't seem bothered though.
Ulysses Battleby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and Battleby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
Battleby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battleby throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##TD2#
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Battleby is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Battleby's guard.
Hernandez is standing up over Battleby. Battleby looks to escape but Hernandez dives into side control. #REVR#
Battleby tries to improve position but can't.
Battleby can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Battleby is working away.
Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Battleby tries to improve position but can't.
Battleby is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Battleby is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Battleby is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
Battleby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Battleby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Battleby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Battleby is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Hernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Battleby wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Battleby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Battleby is right now.
Hernandez working the ground and pound but Battleby is defending the strikes.
Battleby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Battleby can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hernandez looks up at the clock and then as Battleby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hernandez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Battleby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hernandez working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Battleby tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: CCC 39 : Battleby vs Johansson
Date: Jun 19, 2024

#R1#
Battleby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battleby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Battleby's head.
Battleby loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Battleby moves into range and clinches up with Johansson.
Battleby struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson avoiding damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Battleby.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Battleby is working Johansson over against the cage.#T1#
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Battleby prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby lands a left hand.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Battleby gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
Battleby lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Battleby.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Johansson misses.
It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Johansson clinches. #T2#
Battleby blocks an uppercut.
Battleby throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Johansson. Beautiful body shot.
Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Battleby. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Johansson throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the body
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a body punch but Battleby moves out of range. #T3#
Battleby slips a straight right by Johansson.
Battleby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Battleby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansson catches Battleby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Johansson misses.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Johansson has Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson stalling against the cage.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battleby's elbow.
A hook to the body from Johansson. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Battleby gets tackled into the cage by Johansson. Johansson maintains the clinch.
Battleby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Battleby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson lands a right hand. #BC#
Battleby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Battleby tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Battleby slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
It looked like Battleby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johansson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Battleby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Battleby throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Johansson lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battleby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Johansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a nice body kick.
Battleby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johansson throws a combination. Battleby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Battleby tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby pushes Johansson away with a front kick.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
A big left from Battleby misses.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Battleby slips a straight right by Johansson.
Battleby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Battleby circles away.
As Johansson backs away, Battleby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Battleby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Battleby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Battleby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head.
Battleby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Battleby scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Battleby.
Johansson tries a body shot but Battleby blocks it.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Battleby working aggressively here.
Ulysses Battleby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
A short right from Battleby.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Battleby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Johansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Battleby's head backwards.
Johansson tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Battleby's belly button to the back.
Johansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battleby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Battleby shakes it off.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby moves forwards but Johansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johansson tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Battleby moves into the clinch.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battleby.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battleby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Battleby is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Battleby.
Battleby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Battleby lands a body punch.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battleby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battleby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battleby lands a left hand.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Battleby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Battleby gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
Battleby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Battleby.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battleby has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson tries to work over Battleby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Battleby pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Battleby.
Battleby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Battleby blocking some punches.
Battleby lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battleby throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleby defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Battleby lands a big right hand that sends Johansson crashing to the mat! Battleby stays standing though and waves Johansson back to his feet!#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Battleby.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Battleby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4##CL#
Battleby instigates a clinch.
Battleby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battleby or not.
Battleby digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battleby.
Battleby lands an uppercut.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson wants to stall.
Battleby misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby tries to clinch up.
Battleby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battleby staying out of range there.#CL2#
Johansson clinches up with Battleby and pushes him back against the cage.
Johansson tries a body shot but Battleby blocks it.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Battleby gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battleby lands a shot to the body.
Johansson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Battleby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battleby cracks Johansson with a nice body shot.
Battleby works on Johansson's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Battleby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Battleby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battleby.
Battleby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battleby scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses with a punch on the inside.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battleby up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battleby.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
A short right from Battleby.
Battleby tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battleby lands a left hand. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Battleby saw that one coming.
Johansson swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Battleby slips under a jab.
Johansson misses with a body punch
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Battleby scores with a shot to the body.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
Johansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Johansson pushes Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson taking a breather. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Battleby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battleby lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Battleby.
Battleby stalls.
Battleby lands a right hand.
Battleby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Battleby.
A short uppercut from Battleby.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land. #BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Battleby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battleby lands with a light punch inside.
Battleby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby lands a nice uppercut.
Battleby lands with a right to the head.
Battleby lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johansson to his knees! Battleby keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
An out of breath Ulysses Battleby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Battleby takes one on the button.
Moxley misses with the combination.
Battleby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moxley.
Moxley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battleby looks to land a right hand but Moxley moved out of range.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Battleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battleby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley digs a good body shot into Battleby's ribs.
Battleby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moxley feints and then cracks Battleby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battleby down.
Moxley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Moxley misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely.
Moxley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battleby counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moxley looks winded!
Battleby catches Moxley with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Moxley forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ulysses Battleby!
A victorious Ulysses Battleby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Battleby.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Battleby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battleby scrambles back to his feet.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battleby.
Battleby blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battleby. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
letting Battleby counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Suriyan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Battleby misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Battleby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battleby down.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Battleby sees coming a mile off.
Battleby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a leg kick.
Battleby throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Battleby walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Battleby with an uppercut!#ROC#Battleby is rocked!
Battleby is aggressively charging in as Sitsongrit backs up avoiding any damage. Sitsongrit tosses out a jab and Battleby runs right into it face first! Battleby is out cold! Sitsongrit dropped down on all fours and is barking in Battleby's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
Suriyan Sitsongrit 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: DC 114: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Battleby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battleby blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
Battleby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Battleby's front leg but catches the back leg as Battleby tries to avoid it.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battleby manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battleby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Battleby.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
As Battleby backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Battleby 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.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battleby's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Battleby's body. Battleby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Battleby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battleby doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Battleby ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Battleby delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Battleby defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Battleby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Battleby looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.#T4#
Battleby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Battleby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Battleby's head back.
Sitsongrit jabs at Battleby's body.
Battleby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Battleby swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Battleby clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battleby can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Battleby misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battleby backwards.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleby can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
Sitsongrit tries to break free but Battleby pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Battleby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battleby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Battleby fails to land.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
Battleby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Battleby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Battleby lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Battleby blocks it.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Battleby avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.
Battleby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Battleby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a left to the body.
Battleby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battleby moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battleby lands the left hand.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Battleby checks it
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Battleby misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Battleby throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Battleby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Battleby defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battleby! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Battleby ducks down to avoid it.
Battleby lands a body shot. #T4#
Battleby avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Battleby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Battleby lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Battleby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Battleby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Battleby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battleby connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit 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.

A close second round but Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Battleby.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Battleby moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Battleby throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Battleby on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it.
Battleby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Battleby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battleby lands a head kick. Sitsongrit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Battleby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Battleby misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Battleby misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
Battleby misses with the combination.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Battleby misses.
Battleby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battleby scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Battleby knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Battleby is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sitsongrit! Battleby is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!

Event: DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Ellacuria avoids a kick to the body.
Ellacuria scores with a hook.
Ellacuria wants to clinch
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Ellacuria has been cut.
Ellacuria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ellacuria's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Battleby connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Ellacuria lands.#KD#
Battleby lands a big right hand that sends Ellacuria crashing to the mat! Battleby stays standing though and waves Ellacuria back to his feet!#ROC#Ellacuria is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellacuria ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Ellacuria is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Ellacuria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Battleby! Ellacuria is out on his feet! Battleby rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ellacuria is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ellacuria is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
A very excited looking Ulysses Battleby 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: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Battleby throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Battleby counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.#T1#
Battleby looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Battleby moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Battleby blocks a low kick nicely.
Battleby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Battleby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Battleby tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Battleby lands a lovely overhand right.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Battleby! But no joy.
Battleby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Battleby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battleby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Battleby throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Battleby checks it.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Battleby lands.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sitsongrit closes the distance but Battleby moves to the side
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
Battleby throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battleby throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Battleby.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Battleby.
Battleby checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.#T4#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Battleby is avoiding it.
Battleby sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Battleby slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Battleby moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battleby misses with a right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Battleby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Battleby ducks down to avoid it.
Battleby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battleby.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Battleby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Battleby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
Battleby misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit has Battleby pressed against the cage, preventing Battleby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battleby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Battleby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battleby 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.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battleby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Battleby counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Battleby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Battleby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Battleby throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Battleby counters with an inside leg kick.
Battleby scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Battleby throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Battleby!
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Battleby thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Battleby lands a head kick. Sitsongrit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Battleby misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Battleby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Battleby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Battleby down with leg kicks. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Battleby lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battleby lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
As Sitsongrit backs off Battleby throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Battleby misses with a jab to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Battleby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Battleby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Battleby tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick lands for Battleby.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Battleby throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battleby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Battleby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battleby manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Battleby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Battleby.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Battleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Good leg kick by Battleby.
Battleby is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Battleby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battleby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Battleby with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Battleby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battleby misses with a jab to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Battleby misses with a head kick.
Battleby checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Battleby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Battleby misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Battleby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Battleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Battleby. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a nice body shot.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Battleby throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Battleby cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Battleby blocks a jab.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battleby was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Battleby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Battleby misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Battleby's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.#ROC#Battleby is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Battleby is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Battleby looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sitsongrit lands a right hand from hell, dropping Battleby. Sitsongrit pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!

Event: DC 80 Sicarius vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Battleby seems unphased.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Battleby has time to react.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
Battleby takes one on the button.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Battleby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma 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.
Hanma's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma sizes up Battleby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.#T1#
Battleby cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
Hanma lands a jab.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Battleby moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Battleby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.
Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from Hanma.
Battleby throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Battleby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Hanma.
Battleby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battleby scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Battleby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battleby throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
Good shot there by Hanma.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Hanma finds it's way through Battleby's defenses.
A lazy left from Hanma finds it's target.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanma connects with a body shot that sends Battleby's belly button to the back.
Battleby defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Battleby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Hanma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Battleby staying out of range there.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Battleby misses.
Battleby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battleby manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Battleby scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Battleby.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hanma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanma is trying to keep Battleby in close.
Battleby looking to pass the guard.
Hanma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Hanma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Battleby uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanma tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Battleby didn't see that one coming.
Battleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Battleby scores with a nice right hand.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanma tries to clinch but Battleby moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Battleby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Battleby manages to avoid it.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Battleby.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby counters with a leg kick.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Hanma throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby counters with a body kick.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Battleby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Battleby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Battleby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Baki Hanma's cut is getting worse.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma with a hook.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battleby throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Hanma tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Battleby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Hanma backing away here, and Battleby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleby can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battleby at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battleby.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.
A little jabbing left from Battleby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Hanma throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.#T3#
Battleby throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby counters with a left to the body.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battleby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Battleby misses.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Baki Hanma's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hanma misses the jab.#T4#
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Battleby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanma! Battleby lets Hanma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Hanma avoids the body shot from Battleby.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battleby throws a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Battleby's body.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanma slips under a jab from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battleby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Battleby counters with a crisp one two that drops Hanma! Battleby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hanma to his feet! Hanma is in big trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Battleby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Hanma.#KD2#
Battleby lands a big head kick that sends Hanma tumbling to the mat! Battleby takes a step backwards and waves Hanma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Battleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma sizes up Battleby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Battleby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanma! Battleby lets Hanma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battleby.
Battleby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanma.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanma off the cage and back into range.
Hanma looks to clinch
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Baki Hanma's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Battleby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby tried to score with a low kick but Hanma checks it.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.#T2#
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Battleby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma lands with a cross.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battleby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battleby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a huge left! Hanma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Battleby isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hanma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Battleby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
A victorious Ulysses Battleby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a body kick.
Battleby is looking to counter punch.
Ellacuria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battleby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellacuria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Battleby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick
and Battleby counters with a solid body kick.
Ellacuria 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.
Battleby blocks a leg kick.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Ellacuria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellacuria tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellacuria with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ellacuria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby lands a leg kick that knocks Ellacuria off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ellacuria cracks Battleby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ellacuria throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Battleby moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellacuria.
Battleby checks a leg kick nicely.
Ellacuria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ellacuria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Battleby is out of range and Ellacuria settles back down.
As Ellacuria looks to move away, Battleby throws a big counter combo but Ellacuria just gets out of the way.
Ellacuria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ellacuria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battleby.
Nice jab there from Battleby.
Battleby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Battleby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Ellacuria throws a leg kick
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Ellacuria is rocked!
Ellacuria lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellacuria connects with a high kick.
Battleby checks a low kick from Ellacuria.
Battleby looks to land a left hand but Ellacuria moved out of range nicely.
Ellacuria gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Battleby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ellacuria's knee momentarily.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick but Battleby moved away.
Battleby dips to his left and cracks Ellacuria with an uppercut!
Ellacuria is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battleby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ellacuria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ellacuria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ellacuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Battleby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Battleby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ellacuria misses the shot to the body. #T3##KD#
Battleby cracks Ellacuria with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ellacuria looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Battleby finish him?
Ellacuria throws a push kick but Battleby slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Battleby does no damage.
Battleby walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ellacuria drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Battleby swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ellacuria's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
An out of breath Ulysses Battleby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Sicarius misses with a double jab.
Battleby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sicarius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battleby scrambles back to his feet.
Sicarius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battleby in his tracks.
Sicarius throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kano Sicarius has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sicarius is defended easily by Battleby.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sicarius.
Sicarius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sicarius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sicarius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battleby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sicarius shoots for a takedown but Battleby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Battleby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sicarius to score with a decent uppercut.
Sicarius digs a good body shot into Battleby's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sicarius misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Battleby slips a straight right by Sicarius.
Sicarius punishes Battleby's body with a nice straight punch.
Sicarius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Sicarius gets a double leg takedown into Battleby's guard.

Battleby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sicarius just misses with a punch to the body.
Battleby is looking to slow Sicarius down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Sicarius. Beautiful body shot.
Battleby leaves Sicarius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kano Sicarius.
Battleby slips a straight right by Sicarius.
Battleby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight.
Sicarius throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sicarius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battleby tries to avoid it but Sicarius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battleby to the ground. Battleby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Battleby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sicarius pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Battleby gets tackled into the cage by Sicarius. Sicarius maintains the clinch. #BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sicarius digs a good body shot into Battleby's ribs.
Sicarius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sicarius misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sicarius misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
Sicarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sicarius loads up on a big right hand but Battleby slips the punch.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sicarius misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sicarius thinking.
Battleby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Sicarius.#T3#
Sicarius shoots in for a takedown but Battleby shows good takedown defense.
Battleby lands a right hook to the body.
Battleby moves forwards but Sicarius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sicarius throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sicarius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Battleby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sicarius misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battleby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sicarius connects with the punch.
Kano Sicarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battleby wants it to stay on the feet.
Sicarius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Battleby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sicarius throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Sicarius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battleby.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sicarius.
Sicarius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sicarius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sicarius blocks the body kick.
Battleby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sicarius.
Sicarius scores with the left hand. Battleby knows he should have avoided that one.
Sicarius throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sicarius moves away from the strike by Battleby.
Sicarius misses with a left hand
and Battleby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sicarius ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
Battleby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sicarius. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sicarius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Sicarius misses with a takedown attempt
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Sicarius lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kano Sicarius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kano Sicarius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sicarius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kano Sicarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sicarius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battleby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Battleby throws a leg kick but Sicarius checks it.
Battleby tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Sicarius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sicarius.
Battleby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sicarius.
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet.
Sicarius wants to pass the guard but Battleby is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby wants to sweep but no luck.
Sicarius cracks Battleby with a solid left hand.
Sicarius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battleby is keeping the position for now.
Sicarius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Sicarius tries to free his leg and advance position but Battleby is retaining full guard.
Sicarius stopping the sweep attempt from Battleby.
Sicarius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sicarius lands a couple of elbows.
Sicarius trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Battleby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sicarius looking to control.
Sicarius wants to improve his position but instead Battleby has moved into half guard.
Sicarius trying to control but Battleby postures up. #T2#
Sicarius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Battleby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Battleby preventing the sweep.
Battleby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sicarius wants to sweep but no luck.
Sicarius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sicarius advances position into side control!#T3#
Battleby is not content to let Sicarius control the position.
Sicarius working away.
Sicarius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicarius scores with punches from side control.
Sicarius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Battleby some visible discomfort.
Sicarius cracks Battleby with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Sicarius crashes against the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sicarius working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sicarius throws an elbow but Battleby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sicarius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battleby keeps working.
Sicarius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battleby taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Sicarius advances to mount.
Sicarius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Battleby wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sicarius.
Sicarius with shots to the head and body - Battleby looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sicarius cracks Battleby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battleby avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sicarius.
Sicarius throws a wild left hand from mount and Battleby manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Battleby is looking for a sweep. Sicarius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sicarius stops Battleby from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kano Sicarius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kano Sicarius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sicarius as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Sicarius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sicarius stopping the sweep attempt from Battleby.
Sicarius postures up.
Battleby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sicarius lands a couple of elbows.
Sicarius looking to sit in guard and control but Battleby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Battleby preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicarius keeping moving, preventing Battleby from controlling successfully.
Battleby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sicarius wants to sweep but no luck.
Sicarius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Sicarius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sicarius is trying to control the position but Battleby postures up.
Sicarius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet.
Sicarius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Battleby tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sicarius thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Battleby wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sicarius.
Sicarius sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Sicarius throws some wild stikes that Battleby manages to avoid easily.
Battleby blocking the ground and pound.
Battleby is bucking up trying to escape but Sicarius cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sicarius prevents Battleby from getting the reversal.
Sicarius breaks from Battleby's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sicarius dominating with strikes here.
Sicarius is landing with some decent strikes but Battleby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sicarius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Battleby because Sicarius loaded up on that one.
Sicarius drops a big elbow. That's hurt Battleby! More shots from Sicarius and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kano Sicarius!
Kano Sicarius is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Kano Sicarius rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DC 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
San with a jab.
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Battleby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
Nice defenses there by San.
Battleby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Battleby tries to score with a low kick but San moves his leg out of the way.
San takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
San chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Battleby can pounce on him.
Battleby connects with a solid leg kick.
Battleby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight.
San throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it.
San looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Battleby motions for San to come forward. Battleby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses. #T1#
San swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
San lands a body shot.
Battleby slips under a jab from San.
Jab from Battleby.
Battleby slips under a jab from San.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
Battleby throws a jab when San was well out of range.
Battleby misses with a left hand
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
San missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San tries to move into range but Battleby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San misses the shot to the body.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Battleby goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward.
Battleby lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Battleby. #T2#
Battleby lands a left hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands.
A short left from San.
Battleby tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Battleby back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by San as Battleby tries to tie him up.
Battleby cracks San with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Battleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battleby wants to slow San down by chopping away at his legs.
Battleby tries a head kick but it misses.
Battleby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battleby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Battleby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Battleby checks the leg kick.
Battleby scores with a push kick.
Battleby walks into a stiff left hand from San.
Battleby throws a chopping leg kick but San manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battleby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San sprawls well. San wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Battleby gets slowly back to his feet.
San misses with a left hand
and Battleby counters with a body kick that stops San in his tracks momentarily.
Battleby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react.
San throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
San scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by San - just one landing.
San throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
Battleby scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battleby misses with a double jab.
Battleby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
San tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Battleby lands a right hook to the body.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
Battleby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Battleby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Battleby closes this distance looking for a takedown but San circles away.
Battleby throws a head kick but San moves out of range.
San looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range.
Battleby lands a jab to the head.
Battleby lands a jab.
San has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battleby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San scrambles back to his feet.
San's corner calls for a 1-2. San obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
San throws a body shot but no joy.
San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battleby's head.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Battleby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battleby avoids the body shot from San.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battleby, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Battleby.
A low kick lands for Battleby.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby throws a low kick, looking for San's leg but San calmly moves out of range.
San misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Battleby dives in for a single leg takedown but San sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Battleby breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by San. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San.#T1#
The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
San scores with a shot to the body.
San slips under a jab.
A jab from Battleby does it's job there.
San fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battleby momentarily.
Battleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battleby connects with a body shot.
Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from San.
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!
San misses with a straight right.
Battleby scores with a body shot.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.#T2#
Battleby throws a shot to the body.
Battleby staying out of range there.
Battleby connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby throws a solid leg kick but San takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battleby.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.#TD#
Battleby looking to score a takedown here. San is defending well but Battleby drives through and ends up in San's guard.
Battleby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Battleby passes to full mount! That's big trouble for San!
Battleby content just to control the position here.
Battleby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?#T3#
San holds on to Battleby as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battleby cracks San with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Battleby controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San working to try and regain half guard.
Battleby trying to control but San is having none of it. #T4#
Battleby controlling his opponent.
Battleby wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Battleby working San over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Battleby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San slips a straight right by Battleby.
San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by San.
San sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
San takes a jab right on the kisser.
Battleby avoids the body shot from San.
Battleby checks a leg kick.
It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San to score with a decent uppercut.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby lands a glancing blow to the side of San's head.
San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Battleby. That snapped San's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battleby throws out the jab.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
San is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battleby with a body shot.
Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Battleby scores with a head kick. San tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
San tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battleby defends well and San ends up having to push Battleby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
San cracks Battleby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battleby lands with a good body shot.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
San scores with a jab.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and San counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Battleby thinking.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As San looks to move away, Battleby throws a big counter combo but San just gets out of the way.
That kick from Battleby tenderised San's leg. San is trying to keep his angry face on.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
Battleby throws a leg kick but San checks it.
A cross from San lands.
San throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby throws a predictable looking body shot
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleby finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battleby lands a head kick!
Battleby throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Battleby.
San throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Battleby throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from San.
Battleby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San thuds a left hand into Battleby's body.
Battleby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battleby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
San walks into a left hand. #T3#
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby throws a jab when San was well out of range.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.
No luck for Battleby with that takedown attempt.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battleby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Battleby throws a right hand that misses
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Battleby.
Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Battleby swings for the body but San moves out of range.
Battleby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Battleby misses. #T4#
San throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San checks it well.
San misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San checks it well.
San with a jab.
Battleby throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
San throws a looping overhand right but Battleby ducks down to avoid it.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from San.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battleby.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
A head kick misses from Battleby.
San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battleby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. San defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ulysses Battleby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Battleby throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battleby.
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Battleby. That snapped San's head back.
Battleby loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
Battleby slips a straight right by San.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
Battleby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San misses with a hook.
San cracks a nice hook into Battleby's ribs.
Battleby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Battleby.
Battleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
Battleby lands with a good body shot.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Battleby misses with a body kick.
San stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battleby.
San scores with the left hand. Battleby knows he should have avoided that one.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battleby throws a head kick that half lands.
Battleby feints a jab promting San to slip. Battleby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. San slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Battleby connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
San misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
Battleby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Battleby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San pinned against the cage. San gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Battleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battleby throws a leg kick that misses.
San throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.
Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby throws a quick counter head kick but San was just out of range.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San looks to land a right hand but Battleby moved out of range.
Battleby thinks about countering with a body kick.
Battleby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San leaves Battleby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Battleby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Battleby slips a straight right by San.
San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Battleby to score with a decent uppercut.
San stuffs the takedown.
San looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Battleby pushes San away with a front kick.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
San looks for a takedown but Battleby sprawls well.
San throws a shot to the body.
San shoots in but no luck this time.
Battleby goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward.
San tries to work over Battleby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battleby throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby blocks a body shot from San.
Battleby tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Battleby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San blocking some punches.
San just leaning against Battleby, taking a breather.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Battleby to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by San.
A combination from Battleby does no damage.
Battleby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Battleby throws a series of punches but San moves out of range.
Battleby misses with a body shot.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from San.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Battleby settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby had his way with Miyata San in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Battleby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches San napping and manages to drive through into side control!
San is trying to improve his position.
San is still trying to improve position.
Battleby trying to control the position but San is working away.
Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
Battleby works to advance to full mount. San defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battleby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Battleby lands a nice shot to the head.
Battleby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
San is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is squirming around, avoiding Battleby's attempts to control the action.
Battleby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Battleby thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Battleby controlling from mount.
Battleby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Battleby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Battleby prevents San from getting the reversal.
Battleby content just to control the position here.
San working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Battleby lands a nice shot to the head.
Battleby landing strikes from the mount.
San tries to lock up and control but Battleby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battleby tries to control but San wriggling away.
Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battleby content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:44
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Ulysses Battleby 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: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christoph.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christoph just manages to avoid it.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph scores with a sloppy right hand. Battleby should have avoided that one.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph throws an off balance right hand
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby misses the body punch
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Battleby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christoph!
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christoph defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Christoph lands a big right hand that sends Battleby crashing to the mat! Christoph stays standing though and waves Battleby back to his feet!#ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph lands a jab to Battleby's midsection.#T2#
Christoph ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Battleby's jaw. Battleby's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Christoph does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
McBobbie loads up on a big right hand but Battleby slips the punch.
A jab from McBobbie does it's job there.
Battleby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbie McBobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battleby sprawls well. Battleby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBobbie gets slowly back to his feet.
Battleby slips under a jab.
McBobbie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battleby at a distance.
McBobbie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by McBobbie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBobbie.
McBobbie avoids a kick to the body.
McBobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but McBobbie manages to avoid it.
Battleby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McBobbie. #T1#
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
McBobbie lands with a cross.
McBobbie slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from McBobbie.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battleby as he avoids it easily.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
McBobbie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a right hand to the body.
McBobbie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBobbie lands a jab to Battleby's midsection.
McBobbie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McBobbie scores with a nice head shot.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBobbie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from McBobbie.#T2#
Battleby defending well as McBobbie loads up on a big left hand.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from McBobbie.
McBobbie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Battleby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBobbie throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBobbie.
McBobbie cracks Battleby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Battleby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battleby throws the left hand but McBobbie avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
McBobbie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Battleby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Battleby lands a jab to the head. #T3#
McBobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Battleby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battleby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McBobbie misses the shot to the body.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but McBobbie manages to avoid it.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battleby as he jumps to the side.
Battleby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Battleby.
A lazy left from McBobbie finds it's target.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobbie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Battleby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Battleby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBobbie lands with a shot to the body.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McBobbie 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.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McBobbie scores with a decent looking hook.
Battleby walks into a left hand.
McBobbie ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBobbie lands with a good body shot.
McBobbie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McBobbie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battleby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McBobbie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McBobbie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Battleby misses with a straight right.
Battleby throws a head kick but McBobbie moves out of range.
McBobbie lands a jab.
McBobbie digs a good hook to Battleby's body.
McBobbie lands a nice looking body shot.
Battleby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBobbie lunges at Battleby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battleby's hand.
Battleby just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McBobbie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battleby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBobbie cracks Battleby with a good jab.#T1#
Battleby throws a leg kick but McBobbie sees it coming and moves out of range.
McBobbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobbie moves away from the strike by Battleby.
A little jabbing left from McBobbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBobbie scores with a sloppy right hand. Battleby should have avoided that one.
McBobbie misses with a straight right.
Battleby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McBobbie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battleby under the eye.
McBobbie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBobbie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBobbie somewhat.
Battleby takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBobbie lands a right hook to the body.
McBobbie lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby slips under a jab.
McBobbie lands a jab to the nose.
McBobbie takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
Battleby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McBobbie lands a lovely overhand right.
Battleby throws a front kick aimed at McBobbie's knee but McBobbie avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by McBobbie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBobbie.
McBobbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battleby was well out of range. Poor timing from McBobbie.#T3#
McBobbie thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battleby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBobbie shoots for a takedown but Battleby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McBobbie looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
McBobbie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battleby on the side of the head.
McBobbie jabs Battleby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBobbie stuns Battleby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
McBobbie scores with a takedown into Battleby's guard.
Battleby wants to stand and escape but McBobbie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBobbie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Battleby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
McBobbie throws an elbow that misses. Battleby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McBobbie's guard. Nice move by Battleby!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBobbie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Battleby looking to pass the guard.
McBobbie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McBobbie wants to hit a sweep here but Battleby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McBobbie there!
McBobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Battleby looking to control but McBobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Battleby has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McBobbie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
McBobbie throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby throws a counter high kick but McBobbie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBobbie.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by McBobbie.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
McBobbie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick from Battleby, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBobbie throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie lands with a cross.
McBobbie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
McBobbie throws a poor cross that misses
and McBobbie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but McBobbie is just out of range.#T1#
McBobbie lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
McBobbie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Battleby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Battleby uses his free foot to push down on McBobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McBobbie.
McBobbie working to try and regain half guard.
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
McBobbie tries to reverse the position but Battleby maintains control.#T2#
Battleby avoids the attempt from McBobbie to control.
Battleby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McBobbie is looking to get to half guard.
McBobbie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
McBobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Battleby has a good base and remains in mount.
Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
Battleby controlling his opponent.
McBobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
McBobbie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McBobbie is working to get back to half guard.
McBobbie is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
McBobbie is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
McBobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleby trying to control but McBobbie is having none of it.
McBobbie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Battleby has taken his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
McBobbie lands a body shot.
Robbie McBobbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
McBobbie throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
McBobbie throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McBobbie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie connects with a body shot.
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBobbie dips to his left and cracks Battleby with an uppercut!
Battleby looks to land a left hand but McBobbie moved out of range nicely.#T1#
McBobbie digs a good body shot into Battleby's ribs.
McBobbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBobbie scores with a jab. Battleby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBobbie misses with a hook.
McBobbie throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby takes a swing at McBobbie's ribcage but misses.
McBobbie ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
McBobbie scores with a punch to the head.
McBobbie shoots in looking for a takedown. Battleby tries to sprawl out of it but McBobbie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battleby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Battleby moves out of range as McBobbie strikes.
McBobbie lands an overhand right.
McBobbie goes for a double leg but Battleby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battleby continues to drive forward.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
McBobbie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but Battleby shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby lands a right hook to the body.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBobbie.
Battleby wants to land a leg kick but McBobbie is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Battleby as McBobbie shoots in.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Battleby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as McBobbie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battleby doesn't seem phased though.
Battleby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McBobbie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but McBobbie moved out of range.
McBobbie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McBobbie lands an overhand right.
McBobbie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battleby throws a quick counter head kick but McBobbie was just out of range.
McBobbie misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a crisp right that sends McBobbie to the canvas! Battleby follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
Ulysses Battleby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battleby.
Battleby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Brien falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and O Brien counters with a crisp one two that drops Battleby! O Brien thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Battleby to his feet! Battleby is in big trouble!
O Brien throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Battleby defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
As O Brien backs away, Battleby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Battleby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battleby.#CUT#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
Battleby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Brien! #ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
Battleby moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battleby.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Battleby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Battleby cracks O Brien with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Battleby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Brien to stand back up!#ROC#O Brien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
O Brien is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Battleby knocks out O Brien with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Battleby before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Battleby picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulysses Battleby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Battleby avoids it.
Battleby tries to work over Bridger's front leg with a kick but Bridger checks it.
Battleby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bridger thows a body kick. Battleby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridger.
Bridger moves in looking to clinch but Battleby pushes him off.
Battleby swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Battleby throws a nice looking combination but Bridger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Battleby throws a leg kick but Bridger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Battleby scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ed Bridger has been cut.#CL#
Bridger instigates a clinch.
Bridger looking to throw knees to the head but Battleby is blocking nicely.
Battleby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Battleby avoids it.
Bridger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battleby's elbow.
Bridger scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battleby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridger misses with a body punch.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bridger.
Battleby throws a sloppy body shot
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Battleby lands a big head kick that sends Bridger tumbling to the mat! Battleby takes a step backwards and waves Bridger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battleby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bridger.
Battleby swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby throws a leg kick which misses Bridger's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridger tries to avoid it.
Bridger misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.#T2#
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Bridger is rocked!
Battleby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridger throws a head kick but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Battleby misses.
Bridger throwing a counter right hand but Battleby manages to avoid it.
Battleby misses with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a stiff right hand.
Battleby throws a right hand that Bridger ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridger also avoids with ease.
Battleby punishes Bridger's body with a nice straight punch.
Bridger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bridger thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bridger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby's corner calls for a 1-2. Battleby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bridger lands with a right to the head.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but Battleby blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Battleby. #BC2#
Battleby breaks the clinch.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridger is just out of range.#KD2#
Battleby lands a big head kick that sends Bridger tumbling to the mat! Battleby takes a step backwards and waves Bridger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bridger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bridger's head, knocking him out cold! Battleby is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Ulysses Battleby 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: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Le Delma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Battleby throws a leg kick
and Battleby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Le Delma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battleby.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Nice body kick from Battleby.
Le Delma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Delma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Delma wants to clinch up but Battleby keeps it at a distance.
Battleby feints and then cracks Le Delma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Le Delma down.
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Delma off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Battleby tries to sprawl but Le Delma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma winds up and cracks Battleby with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Battleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Delma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battleby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Battleby is positioning himself well to prevent Le Delma advancing to mount.
Le Delma prevents Battleby from improving his position.
Battleby trying to control here.
Battleby is controlling Le Delma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Delma working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battleby tries to hold on but Le Delma postures up.
Battleby prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T2#
Battleby blocking the ground and pound.
Battleby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Battleby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Le Delma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Battleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Delma.
Battleby trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battleby is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Battleby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2#
Le Delma decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Le Delma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Delma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battleby defends well and Le Delma ends up having to push Battleby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Le Delma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Delma off the cage and back into range.
Le Delma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a looping right.
Battleby sizes up Le Delma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Battleby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Le Delma blocks a low kick nicely.
Le Delma throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.
Battleby 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. #TD2#
Battleby gets caught flat footed, as Le Delma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Battleby is looking to stand back up but Le Delma counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Battleby. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Le Delma prevents Battleby from improving his position.
Battleby is trying to maintain the position but Le Delma is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Delma wants to free his trapped foot but Battleby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battleby wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Le Delma.
Battleby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Battleby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Delma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Battleby swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Le Delma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Battleby quickly recovers to half guard.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battleby is looking to control Le Delma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battleby avoid being mounted?
Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Delma can do to turn this around?
Battleby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Battleby wants to improve his position but Le Delma is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Battleby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Battleby dodges it nicely.
Battleby pushes Le Delma off looking to stand but Le Delma dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Battleby trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Battleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Delma.
Le Delma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Battleby controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Battleby dodges it nicely.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Delma lands strikes from half guard.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battleby is looking to control Le Delma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battleby avoid being mounted?#T2#
Le Delma trying to control the action but Battleby is working from the bottom.
Battleby trying to control from the bottom.
Battleby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Le Delma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Battleby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Delma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Battleby tries to get to full guard but Le Delma has control of the leg.
Battleby wants to get back to his feet.
Le Delma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battleby keeps working.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Nice strikes from Le Delma there.
Battleby wants to improve his position but Le Delma is controlling well.
Le Delma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Battleby wants to control but Le Delma is keeping busy.
Le Delma throwing shots but Battleby is blocking nicely.
Battleby is trying to control but Le Delma passes into side control!
Le Delma throws a strike aimed at the side of Battleby's head but Battleby avoids it well.
Battleby isn't going anywhere.
Battleby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Delma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Le Delma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Battleby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Battleby is trying to improve his position.
Battleby is working hard here to advance position.
Le Delma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Battleby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Le Delma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battleby controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Delma or perhaps it was just good defense by Battleby, which made it look bad.
Battleby throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma has his takedown stuffed
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Delma shoots in and drives through. Battleby sprawls well.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Le Delma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Le Delma sees coming a mile off.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battleby as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Le Delma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Battleby wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma shoots in looking for a takedown but Battleby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Delma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Battleby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le Delma just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Battleby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Le Delma if he has to take too many more of those.
Battleby throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battleby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.
Battleby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battleby lands a head shot.
Le Delma shoots in for a double leg but Battleby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Delma was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
Battleby lands a high kick!
Le Delma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battleby. Battleby obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Battleby - that will leave a mark!
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Le Delma shoots in and gets a takedown into Battleby's guard.

Battleby kicks Le Delma off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Le Delma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Battleby.
Le Delma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Battleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Battleby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Battleby.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battleby lands a jab.
Le Delma fails with the takedown.#T3#
Battleby works the jab nicely.
Battleby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Delma fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Delma or perhaps it was just good defense by Battleby, which made it look bad.
The fighters circle, before Battleby throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Le Delma's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Battleby lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC Intermission 1
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Battleby fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
A lazy left from Battleby finds it's target.
Battleby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battleby swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battleby at a distance.
A jab from Battleby misses. #T1#
Battleby is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Battleby thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Battleby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes stands and throws Battleby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Battleby wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy.
Barnes throws an elbow but Battleby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Battleby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Battleby taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Battleby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Battleby is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Battleby is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes working away.
Battleby is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Battleby being controlled for a moment.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat. #T3#
Battleby manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes prevents Battleby from improving his position.
Battleby is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Battleby is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battleby wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes 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.
Battleby has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Battleby is defending well.
Battleby tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Battleby keeps trying to improve his position.
Battleby is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Battleby keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Battleby is looking to improve his position.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Battleby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battleby wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Battleby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Battleby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Battleby manages to get to full guard.
Barnes works over Battleby with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Battleby checks it.
Battleby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Battleby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battleby scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a body punch
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Battleby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Battleby lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby counters with a right hand from hell and Barnes is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas Iv or perhaps it was just good defense by Battleby, which made it look bad.
Lucas Iv dives in for a single leg takedown but Battleby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Battleby breaks from the clinch.
Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Battleby tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battleby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Battleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses the jab.#TD#
Lucas Iv shoots in and bounces Battleby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Battleby keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully. #T1#
Battleby wants to sweep here but Lucas Iv controlling him for the moment.
Battleby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Battleby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battleby holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucas Iv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Battleby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Battleby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet.
Battleby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucas Iv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lucas Iv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Battleby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battleby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucas Iv looking to sit in guard and control but Battleby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Battleby looking to pass the guard.
Lucas Iv pulls Battleby in close to his closed guard and prevents Battleby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Battleby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Battleby in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lucas Iv is pushing Battleby's head away, looking to escape. Battleby manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Battleby staying calm.
Battleby advances to full mount.
Battleby looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lucas Iv is in all sorts of trouble here.
Battleby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucas Iv working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucas Iv is controlling an arm, preventing Battleby from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Battleby controlling from mount.
Lucas Iv is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battleby fails to advance to Lucas Iv's back.
Lucas Iv might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucas Iv tries to lock up and control but Battleby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battleby controlling the pace for now.
Lucas Iv reaches up and holds on to Battleby to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lucas Iv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucas Iv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown but Battleby shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucas Iv slips a straight right by Battleby.#TD#
Lucas Iv drives through with a takedown into guard.
Battleby keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Battleby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucas Iv manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Battleby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Battleby looking to pass the guard.
Battleby is still trying to improve position.
Battleby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battleby trying to control the action but Lucas Iv is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv seems a little lost for a moment, as Battleby dominates the positioning.
Lucas Iv is trying to get back to half guard.
Battleby controlling from side mount.
Lucas Iv is looking for a sweep.
Battleby working away.
Lucas Iv tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Battleby taking a breather here.
Battleby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Battleby working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Battleby stands up and beckons Lucas Iv to his feet.
Lucas Iv misses with a double jab. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucas Iv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Battleby feints a counter leg kick.
Lucas Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas Iv shoots and misses
and Battleby counters with a leg kick.
Battleby with a nice calf kick.
Lucas Iv tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucas Iv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby.
Nice defenses there by Lucas Iv.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv closes the distance and clinches up with Battleby, looking for a takedown. Lucas Iv pushes Battleby against the cage but Battleby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Battleby.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucas Iv.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lucas Iv misses with a takedown
and Battleby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Lucas Iv feints and as Battleby raises his hands in defense, Lucas Iv changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ulysses Battleby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv postures up and lands a big shot to Battleby's brow.
Battleby pulls Lucas Iv in close to prevent any damage.
Lucas Iv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battleby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Battleby has Lucas Iv pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Battleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battleby has Lucas Iv pulled in close to control his posture.
Battleby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Battleby looking for a sweep. Not yet Battleby, not yet.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucas Iv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Battleby's head.
Battleby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Battleby tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas Iv is retaining full guard.
Lucas Iv wants to sweep here but Battleby controlling him for the moment.
Battleby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Battleby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Lucas Iv wants to sweep here but Battleby controlling him for the moment.
Battleby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucas Iv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Battleby manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Battleby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Battleby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
More stalling from Battleby.
Battleby trying to pass the guard but Lucas Iv defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Battleby postures up.
Battleby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Battleby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Battleby is looking to advance position but Lucas Iv won't allow it.
Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battleby wants to stand up but Lucas Iv has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Frank Lucas Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Iv moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulysses Battleby.
Well Battleby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Aubeaumeyang throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Battleby counters with a nice right hand that sends Aubeaumeyang toppling to the canvas! Aubeaumeyang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Battleby finish him?!#ROC#Aubeaumeyang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has been cut.
Aubeaumeyang throws an off balance right hand
and Battleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aubeaumeyang thinking.
Aubeaumeyang is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Aubeaumeyang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Battleby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Battleby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aubeaumeyang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aubeaumeyang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Aubeaumeyang.
Battleby thinks about countering with a head kick.
Battleby slips a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang moves away from the strike by Battleby.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.#T1##KD#
Battleby lands a big uppercut and Aubeaumeyang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aubeaumeyang looks OK. Battleby waves Aubeaumeyang back to his feet!
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
Battleby thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aubeaumeyang slips under a jab from Battleby.
Aubeaumeyang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Aubeaumeyang out cold! What a finish! Battleby 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 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
An out of breath Ulysses Battleby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Battleby walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Battleby pushes Ekaku away with a front kick.
Battleby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Battleby digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Battleby.
Battleby throws a body kick that misses.
Battleby lands an overhand right.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby.#T1#
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby takes one on the button.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battleby connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ekaku looks to throw a body kick
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku with a hook.
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekaku.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Battleby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Battleby 's knee.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battleby on the side of the head.
Battleby on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Battleby throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Battleby backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Battleby looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Battleby shrugs it off.
Battleby tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Battleby misses with a double jab
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Battleby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku moves in close and cracks Battleby with a massive right hand! Battleby, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ekaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Battleby scores with the left hand. Ekelund knows he should have avoided that one.
Battleby lands a body shot.
Ekelund lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Ekelund misses.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Battleby keeps it at a distance.
Ekelund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Battleby misses with a low kick.
Ekelund throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby is looking to counter the offense by Ekelund and move into the clinch.
Battleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut
and Battleby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekelund connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ekelund darts in and clinches Battleby up against the cage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battleby throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekelund as Battleby tries to tie him up. #T1#
Battleby is trying to force a seperation but Ekelund has the dominant position.
Battleby misses with some punches. #BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battleby tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Ekelund gets a clinch.
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battleby blocks an uppercut.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Battleby misses with a punch on the inside.
Battleby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battleby lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund landing knees to the body.
Ekelund lands a hook that snaps the head of Battleby backwards.
Ekelund lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekelund.
Battleby misses with the head strike.
Ekelund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battleby backwards.
Battleby working aggressively here.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Battleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battleby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Ekelund works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Ekelund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battleby doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ekelund rushes Battleby and presses him up against the cage.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with the head strike. #T3#
Battleby looking to stall.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battleby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Battleby cracks Ekelund with a nice body shot.#BC#
Battleby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekelund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Battleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battleby was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekelund.
A big left from Ekelund misses. #CL2#
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Battleby in a clinch.
Ekelund has Battleby pressed against the cage, preventing Battleby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battleby is defending well for now.#BC#
Battleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ekelund avoids it.#T4#
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Battleby circles away.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Battleby pushes him off.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekelund.#CL2#
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battleby, pushing him back against the cage.
Battleby tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Battleby back against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battleby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battleby.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ekelund moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Ekelund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Battleby in a clinch.
Battleby misses with a body punch.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battlebys head.
Battleby scores with a hook to the body.
Battleby misses with a punch to the body.
Battleby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Battleby works on Ekelund's body with a couple of short punches.
Battleby throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund takes a shot to the head.
Battleby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battleby has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battleby is defending well for now.#BC#
Battleby manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ekelund pushes Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ekelund scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battleby tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battleby lands with a left to the head.
Battleby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battleby.
Battleby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battleby backwards.
Ekelund keeps control of Battleby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battleby prevents Ekelund from breaking the clinch.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekelund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekelund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Battleby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battleby takes a shot to the head.
Battleby tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Battleby struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battleby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battleby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Battleby breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekelund darts in trying to clinch
and Battleby counters with a three punch combo that has Ekelund backing up. Ekelund nods at Battleby to acknowledge the strikes.
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Ekelund sees coming a mile off.
Battleby keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekelund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekelund misses with the combination.
Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Battleby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekelund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battleby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekelund's sensitive parts.
Ekelund takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Battleby lands with a cross.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Battleby pushes him off.
And Battleby counters with a quick kick to the body but Ekelund blocks it.
Battleby avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Ekelund clinches up against the cage.
Battleby pushes Ekelund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Battleby is having none of it.
Battleby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Battleby circles away.
Ekelund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battleby's head.
Ekelund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Battleby circles away and keeps his distance.
Battleby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and pushes Battleby back into the cage.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Battleby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund. #BC#
Battleby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ekelund rushes Battleby and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Battleby. #BC#
Battleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Battleby in a clinch.
Battleby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battleby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Battleby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekelund scores with the left hand. Battleby knows he should have avoided that one.
Battleby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekelund.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battleby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Battleby tries to keep at a distance but Ekelund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund lands a nice uppercut.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Battleby.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battleby lands a right hand.
Ekelund can't get the takedown. #T1#
Battleby struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Battleby breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battleby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Battleby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Battleby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Ekelund.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but Ekelund manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ekelund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battleby walks into a jab.#ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
Battleby looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ekelund lands a right hand from hell, dropping Battleby. Ekelund pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Ekelund!
An out of breath Dick Ekelund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Battleby missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battleby tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujimaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Fujimaro misses
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
Battleby throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Battleby throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Fujimaro misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby throws a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Battleby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battleby lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Battleby.
Fujimaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Battleby misses with a combination
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Battleby lands with a straight right. Fujimaro didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Battleby!
Fujimaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battleby misses with a straight left.
Fujimaro is looking to counter punch.
Battleby lands with a cross.
Fujimaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battleby.
Fujimaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Battleby misses with a body shot
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Fujimaro takes one on the button.
Fujimaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Battleby raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fujimaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battleby. Battleby obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
A low kick from Fujimaro is predictable there
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby digs a good body shot into Fujimaro's ribs.
Battleby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimaro.
Fujimaro walks into a jab.
A combination from Battleby does no damage. #T2#
Fujimaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that Battleby ducks under and follows up with a left that Battleby also avoids with ease.
Battleby only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Battleby lands a body shot.
Fujimaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battleby.
A jab from Battleby misses.
Battleby jabs Fujimaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Battleby catches Fujimaro right on the button with a cross.
Battleby throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Battleby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Battleby throws a push kick but Fujimaro slaps the foot to one side.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
Fujimaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battleby misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick lands for Battleby.
Battleby throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.#T3#
Battleby connects with the punch.
Battleby scores with a nice strike.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battleby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Battleby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fujimaro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A head kick by Fujimaro misses
and Fujimaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
Battleby needs to keep his hands up - Fujimaro had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Battleby is rocked!
Fujimaro drops Battleby with a huge uppercut! Battleby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fujimaro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sone Fujimaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Sone Fujimaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes 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.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Battleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Battleby.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battleby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Battleby.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Battleby's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Battleby is defending well.
Battleby trying to control here.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Battleby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy.
Battleby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Battleby.#T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Battleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Battleby is keeping the position.
Battleby pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Battleby keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battleby is keeping the position for now.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Battleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battleby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battleby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes trying to control but Battleby is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Battleby pulls Barnes in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battleby.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Battleby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Battleby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battleby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Battleby.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Battleby avoids it well and moves away.
Battleby tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Battleby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Battleby's belly button to the back.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Battleby lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battleby connects with a solid leg kick.
Battleby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Barnes wants to slow Battleby down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Battleby misses the target.
Battleby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battleby slips a jab from Barnes.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battleby sprawls and moves away.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Battleby stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Battleby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Battleby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Battleby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Battleby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Battleby misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Battleby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand.
Battleby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battleby thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Battleby keeping control of the position.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Battleby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battleby is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Battleby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battleby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Battleby! #SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
Barnes throwing strikes here but Battleby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Battleby wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes prevents Battleby from getting the reversal.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Battleby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Battleby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Battleby hang on?
Battleby bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Battleby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battleby works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes pulls Battleby in close to prevent any damage.
Battleby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Battleby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Battleby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Battleby tries to pass.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Battleby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Battleby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Battleby wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Battleby forces his way into half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Battleby controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Battleby is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.
Battleby moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Battleby is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Battleby's legs.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby thuds his shin into the meat of Barnes's side.
Battleby cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Battleby won't be happy with that.
Battleby struggling a bit here.
Battleby regains half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but Battleby is blocking nicely.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battleby manages to get to full guard.
Battleby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battleby holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battleby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Battleby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Battleby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes works over Battleby with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Battleby.
Battleby is controlling Barnes's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Battleby is on top in guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Battleby preventing the sweep. #T3#
Battleby is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Battleby wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Battleby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnes's guard.
Battleby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Battleby keeps him under control.
Battleby trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Battleby seems content to control.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Battleby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Battleby stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is trying to keep Battleby in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Battleby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujimaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Battleby's head.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujimaro throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Fujimaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Battleby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battleby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujimaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujimaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujimaro throws a head kick but Battleby moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Battleby.
Battleby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Battleby works the jab nicely.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Battleby moved away.
Battleby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujimaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Battleby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujimaro off the cage and back into range.
Fujimaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battleby.
Battleby throws a chopping leg kick but Fujimaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fujimaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battleby with a body shot.
Battleby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Battleby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battleby. #T1#
Battleby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Battleby lands with a good body shot.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimaro.
The crowd cheers as Battleby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujimaro doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Battleby blocks the leg kick.
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Fujimaro sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Fujimaro.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujimaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Battleby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujimaro.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujimaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujimaro avoids the body shot from Battleby.
A good leg kick by Battleby.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
Battleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battleby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujimaro's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Battleby. #T2#
Battleby scores with a decent looking hook.
Battleby scores with the left hand. Fujimaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.
Battleby lands a really nice looking cross but Fujimaro seems unphased.
Battleby throws a shot from downtown. Fujimaro moves away and avoids it.
Fujimaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby digs a good body shot into Fujimaro's ribs.
Fujimaro lands a jab to Battleby's midsection.
Battleby lands with a slapping head kick.
Battleby throws a push kick but Fujimaro slaps the foot to one side.
Battleby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battleby.
Fujimaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Battleby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujimaro lands with an overhand left.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
Battleby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battleby lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Good leg kick by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fujimaro lands a head shot.#ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
Battleby throws a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Battleby out cold! What a finish! Fujimaro 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 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sone Fujimaro!
A relieved looking Sone Fujimaro 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: KoF:IW - Okongwu X Van Hoodonk
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Battleby misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battleby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Battleby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and Battleby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby lands a head shot.
Battleby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Dizzy Knox has been cut.
Battleby digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knox slips a straight right by Battleby.
Battleby misses with a body shot.
Battleby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Battleby lands an overhand right.#T1#
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Battleby throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox works Battleby's body with a nice hook.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Battleby misses.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Battleby and move into the clinch position.
A head kick from Battleby lands but Knox takes it in his stride. #ROC#Knox is rocked!
Battleby moves in close and cracks Knox with a massive right hand! Knox, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Battleby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby is the new featherweight champion!
Ulysses Battleby looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
In defeat, Dizzy Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021

#R1#
Summers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battleby under the eye.
Summers throws a big shot that misses.
Summers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Battleby can pounce on him.
Summers moves out of range of the leg kick from Battleby.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Summers throws a sloppy body shot
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Summers lands a nice looking body shot.
Battleby is looking to slow Summers down with leg kicks.
Jake Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Battleby is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Summers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.
Summers connects with a right hand. Battleby shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers misses with a body shot.
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Battleby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Summers.#T1#
Summers scores with a punch to the head.
Battleby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Summers misses.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but Summers manages to avoid it.
Battleby moves forwards but Summers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Battleby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Summers misses.
As Summers backs away, Battleby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Summers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Summers misses with an uppercut
and Summers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Summers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Battleby defending well as Summers loads up on a big left hand.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Summers checks it well.
Summers throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.
Summers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.
A telegraphed right hand from Battleby misses the target.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Summers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battleby misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby tries a head kick but it misses.
Battleby feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
Battleby punishes Summers's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Summers misses its intended target.
A jab from Battleby finds it's way through Summers's defenses.
Battleby throws a leg kick which misses Summers's front leg but catches the back leg as Summers tries to avoid it.
Battleby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Battleby misses with a hook. Summers ducked under it nicely.
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battleby. #T3#
Battleby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Battleby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Summers's head.
Summers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battleby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battleby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Summers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battleby clobbers Summers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Battleby misses the target.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Battleby.
Summers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
Battleby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battleby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Summers lands with a straight right. Battleby didn't see that one coming.
Summers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Summers swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.
Summers lands with a nice body punch.
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Summers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Summers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Summers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Summers throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Summers's head.#ROC#Summers is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Summers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Summers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby scores with a counter punch that sends Summers to the canvas! Battleby smells blood - he's punishing Summers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Summers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
As Ulysses Battleby got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko 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.
Battleby lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Khazmat Shlemenko has been cut.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battleby.
Battleby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Shlemenko is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Battleby and Shlemenko falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Battleby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ulysses Battleby!

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