Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C328: Dorado vs Monkey
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Billabong scores with a jab to the head.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billabong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Billabong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Billabong controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Billabong blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov pushing down on Billabong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Billabong wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Billabong has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Billabong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Billabong wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Billabong has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura here but Billabong manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Billabong content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Billabong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Billabong's posture.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Billabong is defending well. Nurmagomedov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Billabong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An intense looking Khabib Nurmagomedov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Give me Jang or whatever this fuckwit is called.'.

Event: C312: Jiang vs Maurits II
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Pavlek lands the left hand.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlek is just out of range.
Pavlek slips under a jab.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlek throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Pavlek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pavlek 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.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek has control of Billabong's left arm, preventing Billabong from doing any damage. #T1#
Billabong with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlek is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong won't allow Pavlek to sweep him here.
Pavlek pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlek controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pavlek tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pavlek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlek.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pavlek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Pavlek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billabong wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlek misses with a body punch.
Billabong avoids the elbow strike from Pavlek, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pavlek throws an elbow but misses.
Billabong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billabong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlek has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavlek.
Still in the clinch, Pavlek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavlek.
Pavlek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pavlek misses with a body punch. #T3#
Billabong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Billabong is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavlek gets an underhook and turns Billabong into the cage.
Billabong lands with a light punch inside.
Pavlek throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlek prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Pavlek misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Pavlek working aggressively here.
Billabong can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
Pavlek tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
A short uppercut from Pavlek.
Pavlek blocks an uppercut.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Billabong.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pavlek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billabong blocking some punches. #T4#
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pavlek working aggressively here.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong blocks the elbow strike.
Pavlek has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Pavlek pushes Billabong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billabong is working for takedown but Pavlek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Pavlek scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlek fails to land.
Billabong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Pavlek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavlek thumps Billabong with a low kick.
Pavlek throws a chopping leg kick but Billabong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Pavlek jabs at Billabong's body.
Pavlek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Billabong gets a double leg takedown into Pavlek's guard.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Billabong trying to control the action but Pavlek is working from the bottom.
Pavlek wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Pavlek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Billabong not doing much here.
Billabong is trying to control. Pavlek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Pavlek dodges it nicely.
Pavlek is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavlek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pavlek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billabong can do to turn this around?
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billabong throws a hook but Pavlek blocks it.
Pavlek tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pavlek moves into range and clinches up with Billabong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavlek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Billabong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billabong is trying to break the clinch but Pavlek is controlling him.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billabong.
Pavlek lands with a left to the head.
Pavlek trying to land knees to the body.
Pavlek tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong pushes Pavlek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Billabong misses with a body punch. #T3#
Pavlek misses with a body punch.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Pavlek. #BC2#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pavlek avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Pavlek misses.
Billabong takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Pavlek gets a clinch. #TD2#
Billabong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Billabong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlek wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy. #T4#
Billabong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Billabong is thwarting Pavlek's attempts to control the position.
Pavlek is controlling Billabong's trapped leg to prevent Billabong from advancing to side control.
Pavlek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pavlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Pavlek misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Billabong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong with a nice head shot there.
Pavlek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlek pulls Billabong in to control the position.
Pavlek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pavlek tries to get out of the position.
Billabong won't allow Pavlek to sweep him here.
Pavlek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlek is pulling down on Billabong's head. It's preventing any offense from Billabong, at least for the moment.
Pavlek working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Pavlek looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Pavlek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavlek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlek is keeping the position for now.
Pavlek is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong is in close to Pavlek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pavlek wants to control the position but Billabong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Pavlek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pavlek looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlek, not yet.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pavlek moves out of range as Billabong strikes.#TD2#
Billabong dives in and scores a takedown into Pavlek's guard.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlek pulls Billabong in close to his closed guard and prevents Billabong from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Pavlek trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlek wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlek is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C307: Queiroz vs Martin
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Assndrop is just out of range.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop slips a jab from Billabong.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Assndrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Billabong lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Billabong connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Assndrop is just out of range.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Assndrop tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Billabong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Assndrop. Assndrop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Assndrop 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.
Assndrop lands a body shot.
Billabong blocks a leg kick.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Billabong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Assndrop to score with a decent uppercut.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop connects with a jab.
Assndrop misses with a body punch
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong slips a straight right by Assndrop.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
Assndrop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assndrop.
Assndrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billabong takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Assndrop as he connects with a hook.
Billabong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Billabong scores with a nice right hand.
Assndrop throws out a powerful jab.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assndrop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Assndrop throws a front kick aimed at Billabong's knee but Billabong avoids it well.
Billabong fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Assndrop to the ground. Billabong is now in Assndrop's guard.
Billabong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Billabong throwing strikes from guard but Assndrop blocks nicely.
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assndrop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Assndrop is trying to hold Billabong in close to prevent damage but Billabong has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Assndrop is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assndrop avoid being mounted?
Assndrop is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Billabong is staying active.
Billabong controlling the pace.
Assndrop tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws a poor cross that misses
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Assndrop.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Assndrop tries to work over Billabong's front leg with a kick but Billabong checks it.
Assndrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a right hand to the body.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assndrop circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Assndrop takes one on the button.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billabong shoots and misses
and Assndrop counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Billabong dives in for a single leg takedown but Assndrop sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assndrop misses with some punches.
Assndrop has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Assndrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assndrop misses with the head strike.
Billabong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Assndrop gets through Billabong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Billabong gets control of Assndrop's arms and successfully pulls guard. Billabong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Assndrop advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Assndrop tries for a kimura but Billabong is defending well.
Assndrop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billabong keeps working. #T2#
Billabong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Assndrop off and has taken his back!
Assndrop tries to break free.
Billabong is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Billabong gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Billabong gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Billabong apologises and we restart here on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop leaves Billabong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Assndrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billabong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assndrop 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 Billabong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billabong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Billabong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Assndrop. #CL2#
Assndrop rushes Billabong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Billabong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Assndrop's ribs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Assndrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assndrop can pounce on him.
Billabong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Assndrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Assndrop wants to counter the offense by Billabong and move into the clinch position.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop throws a sloppy body shot
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming.
Assndrop defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop 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#
Assndrop throws a leg kick
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Billabong.
Assndrop jabs Billabong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Assndrop lands a head shot.
Assndrop tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assndrop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Assndrop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assndrop feints a counter leg kick.
Billabong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.#T1#
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Assndrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assndrop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Assndrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
A nice leg kick from Assndrop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop misses with a hook.#T2#
Assndrop throws a low kick but Billabong moves out of range easily.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Assndrop as Billabong shoots in.
Billabong needs to keep his hands up - Assndrop had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Assndrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assndrop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Billabong lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Billabong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Assndrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Assndrop passes Billabong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Billabong tries to roll over but Assndrop keeps him under control.
Billabong is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Billabong is staying active underneath Assndrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Billabong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Assndrop manages to pass to mount!
Assndrop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Billabong is looking to escape.
Billabong wants to control but Assndrop is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Billabong moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
Billabong throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.#TD#
Billabong shoots in and bounces Matikainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Matikainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billabong slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen takes one on the button.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a nice head kick!
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Billabong misses the jab.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Billabong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billabong down.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Matikainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Billabong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen misses with a right hand #TD#
so Billabong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Billabong prevents Matikainen from getting back to his feet.
Billabong landing with the ground and pound.
Matikainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him. #ES2#
Matikainen pushes Billabong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Billabong doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen slips a jab from Billabong.
Matikainen tries to work over Billabong's front leg with a kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.#CL2#
Matikainen closes the distance and pushes Billabong back into the cage.#TD#
Billabong has clasped his hands together around Matikainen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matikainen tries to escape but Billabong is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Billabong tries for a kimura but Matikainen is defending well.
Matikainen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
Billabong is landing with strikes. Matikainen can't take much more of this.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong scores with strikes from the back. #ES2#
Matikainen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billabong is able to avoid easily.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Billabong tries to keep at a distance but Matikainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billabong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Billabong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Billabong grinds an elbow into Matikainen's temple.
Matikainen is pushing Billabong's head away, looking to escape. Billabong manages to hold on to the position though.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is dominant here and he's now got Matikainen's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Matikainen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Matikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Billabong throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen thumps Billabong with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Matikainen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Billabong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Matikainen.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billabong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billabong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong backing away here, and Matikainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.#TD#
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matikainen to the ground. Billabong is now in Matikainen's guard.
Matikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Matikainen is looking to stand up but Billabong isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Matikainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matikainen tries to work over Billabong's front leg with a kick but Billabong checks it.
Matikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Matikainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong. #BC#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matikainen sprawls and moves away.
Matikainen throws a lazy body kick
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.#T4#
Billabong lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Billabong prevents Matikainen from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billabong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong cracks Matikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Billabong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matikainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billabong is in Matikainen's guard.
Matikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him. #ES2#
Matikainen kicks Billabong off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Matikainen closes the distance and pushes Billabong back into the cage.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen wants to clinch up but Billabong keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matikainen. That's going to slow Billabong down.
Matikainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen moves in looking to clinch but Billabong pushes him off.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen pushes Billabong away with a front kick.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Billabong scores with a nice strike.
Matikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Billabong in the body.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billabong in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Billabong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Billabong.
Matikainen defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Billabong scores with a decent looking hook.
Billabong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Matikainen didn't expect that. #T3#
Billabong prevents Matikainen from getting back to his feet.
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Matikainen's brow.
Matikainen wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matikainen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Billabong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Billabong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matikainen's guard.
Matikainen wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position. #ES2#
Matikainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Billabong manages to break the clinch.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen leaves Billabong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.#CL2#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with Billabong.
Billabong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billabong swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong tries to pull guard but Matikainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Billabong drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
I've got Matikainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Jiang takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Jiang digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Jiang throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Billabong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jiang has time to react.#CL#
Billabong gets tackled into the cage by Jiang. Jiang maintains the clinch.
Jiang gets underhooks to prevent Billabong's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang prevents Billabong from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jiang. #T1#
Billabong takes a shot to the head.
Billabong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jiang.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Billabong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong takes a shot to the head.
Billabong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billabong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang 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!
A right hand to the body from Jiang.
Billabong tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billabong is looking to control Jiang's arms but Jiang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billabong has his back to the cage.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Jiang looking to throw knees to the head but Billabong is blocking nicely.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billabong avoids it.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Billabong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Jiang misses with the head strike.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Jiang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.#CL#
Jiang rushes Billabong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Jiang on the inside.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Billabong lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Billabong breaks from the clinch.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Jiang avoids it with no problem.
Billabong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Jiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick.
Billabong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch.#T4#
Jiang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiang works on Billabong's body with a couple of short punches.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Billabong cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Jiang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Billabong.
Billabong has had enough of the clinch but Jiang keeps him there for the moment.
Jiang lands an uppercut.
Billabong throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jiang.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Billabong avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang. #BC2#
Billabong manages to break the clinch.
Da Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong avoids the head kick by Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
A head kick from Jiang lands but Billabong takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Jiang's body.
Jiang throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong scores with a nice head shot.
Jiang throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang slips under a jab from Billabong.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Billabong scores with a nice strike.
Billabong scores with the left hand. Jiang knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Billabong misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
Jiang tries to clinch
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jiang swings widly with a right hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong connects with the punch.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Billabong throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billabong blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billabong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang. #BC2#
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong misses with the combination. #CL#
Jiang instigates a clinch.
Billabong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Billabong can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Billabong pulls guard effortlessly.
Billabong is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Billabong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Billabong wants to hit a sweep here but Jiang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Billabong there! #SU#
Jiang stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jiang lands with a nice combination. Billabong backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Billabong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billabong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billabong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.#T4#
Jiang lands a leg kick that knocks Billabong off balance momentarily.
Billabong swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a straight right.
Jiang throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Jiang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Billabong manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
Billabong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jiang throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang thuds his right hand into Billabong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Jiang moves into range and clinches up with Billabong.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jiang.
Billabong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billabong is looking to break free of the clinch but Jiang has double underhooks.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Billabong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong scores with a shoulder strike.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billabong can do to turn this around?
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billabongs head. #T1#
Billabong wants to take the fight to the mat but Jiang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jiang.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
Billabong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jiang walks away with a smile on his face. Billabong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang with the inside leg kick.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Jiang with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Billabong back into the cage.
Billabong avoiding damage.
Jiang trying to stall but Billabong improves his position.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Billabong is keeping busy.
Maybe Jiang would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billabong.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Billabong stalling in the clinch but Jiang improves position.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billabong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang throws a series of punches but Billabong moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Billabong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiang closes the distance but Billabong moves to the side
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billabong moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Billabong slips a jab from Jiang.#T3#
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billabong is able to avoid easily.
Da Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Billabong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiang throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
A punch combination from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jiang. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jiang.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Jiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jiang takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong lands with an overhand left.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Jiang connects with a body shot that sends Billabong's belly button to the back.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang misses with a few strikes there.
Billabong scores with a three punch combo!
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Billabong 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.
Jiang throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billabong, as that shot connected.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billabong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Billabong dives in and scores a takedown into Jiang's guard.

Jiang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Jiang.
A short right from Jiang.
Billabong tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Jiang back against the cage.
Billabong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Billabong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Jiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billabong.
Billabong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jiang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang stalling in the clinch.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billabong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang digs a right hand into Billabong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billabong's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Billabong has hold of one of Jiang's legs. Jiang is fighting the takedown attempt but Billabong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Billabong throwing strikes from guard but Jiang blocks nicely. #ES#
Jiang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Billabong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong misses the jab.
Jiang punishes Billabong's body with a nice straight punch.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Jiang's ribs.
Billabong moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Billabong tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.#CL#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Billabong tries for a takedown but Jiang manages to get underhooks.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Billabong avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang is working Billabong over against the cage.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billabong lands a body punch.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billabong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Billabong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jiang works on Billabong's body with a couple of short punches.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billabong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Jiang.
Billabong is working for takedown but Jiang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
Jiang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jiang presses Billabong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong lands a lovely overhand right.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billabong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang had his way with Johnny Billabong in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang slips a straight right by Billabong.
Jiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jiang lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong scores with a jab.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Jiang lands a front kick.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Jiang avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
Billabong lands a nice hook to Jiang's body. Jiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billabong throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billabong, as that shot connected.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Jiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Billabong misses the jab.
Good shot there by Jiang.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiang cracks Billabong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Billabong avoids a kick to the body.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Billabong keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
Some bone on bone action there as Billabong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jiang on the side of the head.
Jiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Billabong circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiang.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Some bone on bone action there as Billabong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billabong lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billabong throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jiang. Beautiful body shot.
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billabong throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang jabs Billabong right on the nose. Billabong blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Jiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang with a hook.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Billabong's body. Billabong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiang slips a straight right by Billabong.
Jiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Billabong momentarily.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Jiang avoids it with no problem.
Jiang misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiang 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Jiang!
Da Jiang retains his lightweight title!

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Billabong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##TD#
Billabong gets the takedown into side control.
Billabong controlling the position from side mount.
Billabong gets to mount! Turcotte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turcotte wants to control but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong controlling the pace for now.
Turcotte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Billabong has Turcotte pulled in close to control his posture.
Turcotte controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turcotte looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong being controlled here, momentarily.
Turcotte trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Turcotte controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Turcotte postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte 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.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Billabong slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Billabong is defended easily by Turcotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Turcotte moves in looking to clinch but Billabong pushes him off.
Turcotte swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Billabong dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Billabong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Billabong.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Billabong lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Billabong misses with a hook
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Turcotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Billabong with a nice head shot there.
Turcotte trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Turcotte controlling the position.#T3#
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turcotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Turcotte, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.#T4#
Billabong blocks a jab.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Billabong's body. #TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong slows the pace down.
Turcotte is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Turcotte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turcotte defends it nicely.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte slips a jab from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Billabong.
Billabong takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Billabong defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Billabong misses with a hook
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong has a takedown stuffed.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Turcotte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte is not content to let Billabong control the position. #T2#
Turcotte can't do much from the bottom here.
Turcotte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Billabong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turcotte is looking to improve his position.
Turcotte keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turcotte defends it well.
Billabong is controlling the pace.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turcotte trying to hold on to Billabong's head to control him but Billabong postures up.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Turcotte is defending against the submission attempts here by Billabong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Billabong.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Perkele tries to work over Billabong's front leg with a kick but Billabong checks it.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong 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.
Billabong throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perkele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Perkele is keeping the position.#T1#
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Perkele managing to control the position.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Perkele seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong trying to control but Perkele is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perkele moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong. #T2#
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Billabong - just one landing.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Billabong should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.#T3#
Billabong looks for a takedown but Perkele sprawls well.
Perkele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Billabong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billabong is in Perkele's guard.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perkele looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkele, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Billabong content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Perkele scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Perkele defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Perkele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Perkele defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele throws a head kick but Billabong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Perkele misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkele misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong stops Perkele from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkele is not content to let Billabong control the position.#ES2#
Perkele pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Billabong as he connects with a hook.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Billabong somewhat.#T1#
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong throws a big counter combination but Perkele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Billabong there.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Billabong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Billabong counter with a right hand. #T2#
Perkele throws a shot to the body.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Billabong throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele with a jab.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkele sprawls and moves away.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Billabong does it's job there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele 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#
Billabong scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkele lands with a straight right. Billabong didn't see that one coming.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele lands a nice hook to Billabong's body. Billabong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Perkele misses. #T4#
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong misses with a hook.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Billabong blocks a jab.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Billabong.
Billabong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billabong throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billabong scores with a three punch combo!
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkele defends it nicely.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong dives in and grabs Perkele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkele pushes down on Billabong's head and hops out.#T1#
Perkele slips under a jab from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perkele wants to get back to full guard but Billabong has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Perkele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Perkele walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Billabong.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Perkele lands a head kick!
Billabong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele misses with a left hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Perkele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Billabong is on him like a limpet, forcing Perkele back against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Billabong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Billabong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perkele walks away with a smile on his face. Billabong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Billabong scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
Perkele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Billabong with a poor takedown
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billabong throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Billabong thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billabong has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Billabong scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Perkele.
I think Perkele 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong 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: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Jiang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong cracks Jiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jiang sprawls and moves away.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jiang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Jiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billabong's hands.
Jiang throws a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jiang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Billabong is taking a breather. Jiang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jiang tries to kick Billabong off but Billabong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong scores with a hook.
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Jiang seems unphased. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong with a poor takedown
and Jiang counters with a good low kick that Billabong was not able to check.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Billabong - just one landing.
Billabong misses with a body punch
and Jiang counters with an inside leg kick.
Billabong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong lands with a straight right. Jiang didn't see that one coming.
Jiang blocks a jab.#T4#
Jiang misses with a hook.
Jiang misses with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Jiang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jiang wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Jiang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jiang being controlled here, momentarily.
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Billabong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billabong throws a series of strikes that have Jiang backpedaling.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiang can do to turn this around?
Billabong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billabong, as that shot connected.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billabong lands a jab to Jiang's midsection.
Billabong blocks the body kick. #KD2#
Jiang cracks Billabong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Billabong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jiang finish him? #ROC2#Billabong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang lands a big right hook! Billabong looks hurt but is still standing! Jiang lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Billabong falls down and Jiang dives in with a huge hammer fist! Billabong's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jiang runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Da Jiang!
Da Jiang is the new lightweight champion!

Event: C276: Billabong vs Malley
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Malley misses the jab.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Malley's ribs.#TD#
Billabong feints and as Malley raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Billabong is fighting to break Malley's control of his arms but Malley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Malley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Malley keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Malley pushes Billabong up against the cage in a clinch.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malley.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong lands with a left to the head.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Billabong is trying to break the clinch but Malley has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Billabong.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley is looking to control Billabong's arms but Billabong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malley has his back to the cage.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malley walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab by Billabong.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Donk. Billabong catches Malley right on the button with a cross.
Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong is looking to wear down Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malley swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Johnny Billabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Billabong dives into side control. #REVB#
Malley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Malley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Billabong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Billabong is staying tight to Malley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A control attempt from Malley but he's now mounted!
Malley is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
BOOM! Billabong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Billabong 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.
Malley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Billabong looking to control but Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malley is trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billabong landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley gets back to half guard.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Malley wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Billabong's head backwards.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malley.
Billabong cracks Malley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malley wants to clinch.
Malley moves to clinch but Billabong breaks away
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnny Billabong is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billabong cracks Malley with a good jab.#T1#
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malley wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position. #ES2#
Malley has his feet on Billabong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Malley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billabong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malley misses with the body kick#TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malley!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley is trying to improve his position.
Malley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Billabong trying to control the position but Malley is working away.
You can see the frustration on Malley's face as Billabong controls the position. #T3#
Malley struggling a bit here.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malley can do to turn this around?
Billabong trying to control the action but Malley is working from the bottom.
Billabong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Malley's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong cracks Malley with a good jab.
Malley scores with a shot to the body.
Malley tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Billabong scores with a decent looking hook.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Malley moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malley fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malley is fending him off so far but Billabong persists. Nope, Malley circles away and we're back to standing.
Malley tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Malley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malley throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Billabong manages to mount him!
Billabong looking to control but Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Billabong. Those never looked like landing.
Billabong misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown but Malley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malley throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley scores with a jab to the head.
Billabong shoots and misses
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong shoots in but Malley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Donk. Malley catches Billabong right on the button with a cross.
Billabong cracks Malley with an open hand slap.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malley on the side of the head.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Malley scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Billabong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley slips a straight right by Billabong.
Malley tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malley.
Malley needs to keep his hands up - Billabong had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Billabong with a nice cross.
Malley misses with a few strikes there.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Malley forces Billabong back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Billabong tries to circle away but Malley has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Billabong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malley regains guard.
Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him.
Malley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Malley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Billabong.
Malley keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Malley controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself. #T4#
Malley wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malley controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Malley wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Billabong is fighting to break Malley's control of his arms but Malley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jane Malley just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Malley's head back.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billabong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Malley.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Malley tries to clinch up but Billabong circles away and keeps his distance.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.#T1#
Billabong connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Billabong.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billabong throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
A low kick from Malley is predictable there #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billabong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billabong's back!
I would not like to be Billabong right now.
Billabong prevents Malley from getting a body triangle.
Billabong trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Malley controls the position.#T3#
Malley has the hooks in. Billabong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Malley controls the action.
Malley trying to control.
Billabong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Malley.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here. #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.
Billabong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Malley biding his time, controlling Billabong.
Billabong tries to escape the position.
Billabong turns into Malley and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Malley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Billabong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Malley tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Billabong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Malley pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.#T1#
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
A nice side step and Malley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Malley is looking to clinch.
Malley doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Malley misses with a left hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malley is pressing down on Billabong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malley wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Malley has control of Billabong's left arm, preventing Billabong from doing any damage.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Billabong postures up in Malley's guard and throws a big left but Malley blocks it.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malley wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Billabong fails with the takedown
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Malley's head back.
Billabong misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billabong with a body shot.
A slow jab from Malley misses its intended target.
Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malley throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Billabong finds it's way through Malley's defenses. #T4#
Malley misses with a looping right.
Billabong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malley doesn't seem bothered though.
Billabong scores with a decent looking hook.
Malley tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.#TD#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malley pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Malley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Johnny Billabong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by Pavlek.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlek. No joy for Billabong on that attempt.
Pavlek wants to clinch but Billabong slips to the side#TD#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Pavlek didn't expect that.
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Billabong manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pavlek is looking to escape.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Pavlek is having none of it. #SUB#
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pavlek looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlek keeps working. #T1#
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pavlek moves into full guard.
Pavlek looking to control.
Billabong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pavlek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Billabong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlek pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage.
Billabong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pavlek tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlek tries to escape but Billabong is in control.
Billabong trying to control the position but Pavlek is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Billabong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pavlek down. #T3#
Billabong working the body and head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavlek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Billabong trying to control the action but Pavlek is working from the bottom.
Pavlek is pushing Billabong's head away, looking to escape. Billabong manages to hold on to the position though.
Pavlek tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlek is looking to escape.
Billabong working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Pavlek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Billabong trying to control but Pavlek is having none of it.
Pavlek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlek tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
Pavlek is in a horrible position here. Billabong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pavlek is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong wants to control the pace but Pavlek is squirming around nicely.
Pavlek is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Pavlek tries a head kick but it misses.
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pavlek slips a straight right by Billabong.
Pavlek throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavlek.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Pavlek misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Pavlek tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pavlek works Billabong's body with a nice hook.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlek throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Pavlek throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.#T1#
Billabong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlek pinned against the cage. Pavlek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pavlek throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pavlek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavlek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Pavlek throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
A shot to the body from Pavlek misses
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Pavlek lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Billabong shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlek sprawls well. He's pushed Billabong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pavlek thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it #TD#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Pavlek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billabong 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.
Pavlek is striking from the bottom but Billabong uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Pavlek is looking to escape.
Pavlek is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong trying to control the action but Pavlek is working from the bottom. #T3#
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlek has a hand on Billabong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Billabong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlek is looking to escape.
Pavlek tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Billabong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Billabong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Billabong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong lands a big elbow.
Billabong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pavlek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Billabong looking for a guillotine here but Pavlek defends easily.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Pavlek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pavlek quickly recovers to half guard.
Billabong controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Pavlek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Billabong trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Billabong connects with a nice short shot to Pavlek's temple.
Pavlek is trying to escape back to his feet but Billabong uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Billabong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Billabong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Billabong trying to control the action but Pavlek is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pavlek tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pavlek to see if he's OK.
Pavlek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pavlek is looking to regain half guard here but Billabong keeps moving and retains side control.
Billabong moves into full mount!
Pavlek can't escape the position. #T3#
Billabong trying to control but Pavlek is having none of it.
Billabong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Billabong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Billabong controlling from mount.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pavlek can do to turn this around?
Pavlek is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Pavlek tries to lock up and control but Billabong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Pavlek's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlek wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong lands a big elbow.
Pavlek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
Billabong throws a right hand that Pavlek ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavlek also avoids with ease.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek scores with a jab.
Pavlek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
A countering left hand to the body from Pavlek misses.
Billabong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlek throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavlek slips under a jab.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Billabong.
Pavlek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pavlek works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Pavlek misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlek connects with a body shot.
Pavlek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Pavlek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Pavlek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavlek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billabong 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.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Pavlek misses with a low kick.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavlek lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Pavlek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavlek! But no joy.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Pavlek.
Billabong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pavlek throws a head kick that misses.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Billabong moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Pavlek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.

Pavlek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Pavlek - that landed with a thud.
Pavlek has Billabong pressed against the cage, preventing Billabong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pavlek has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong. #BC#
Billabong breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlek. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavlek throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Pavlek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavlek tries to move into range but Billabong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Pavlek motions for Billabong to come forward. Pavlek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Billabong's head backwards.
Billabong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Pavlek moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Billabong landing some decent shots from guard.
Billabong won't allow Pavlek to get back to his feet.
Pavlek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billabong lands a couple of digs.
Billabong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Pavlek is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Pavlek wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Billabong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Billabong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Billabong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pavlek!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pavlek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Pavlek slips the punch.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Billabong.
Pavlek misses the jab.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pavlek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlek manages to avoid it.
Pavlek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Billabong slips a jab from Pavlek.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Billabong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pavlek's guard.
Billabong won't allow Pavlek to get back to his feet.
Pavlek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Billabong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Billabong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Billabong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pavlek's head.
Pavlek can't keep his opponent in guard - Billabong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Pavlek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong prevents Pavlek from improving his position.
Jakov Pavlek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Billabong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Billabong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Billabong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Billabong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pavlek?
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Pavlek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pavlek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlek taking shots to the head.
Pavlek is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Billabong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong controlling from the full mount.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Billabong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pavlek's face. #T4#
Pavlek tries to hold on but Billabong postures up.
Pavlek is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Billabong is staying active.
Billabong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong retains his lightweight title!
Johnny Billabong 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: C265: Tosen vs Myers II
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Billabong scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong lands a head shot.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arroyo.
Arroyo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Billabong down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Billabong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arroyo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Billabong blocks a jab.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arroyo in his tracks.
Billabong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Arroyo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billabong takes a step back to recover.
Arroyo loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong checks a low kick from Arroyo.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Arroyo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arroyo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong cracks Arroyo with a big right hand but Arroyo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arroyo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong stalling.
Billabong trying to control from half guard but Arroyo is working away.
Billabong slips a nice elbow through Arroyo's hands, connecting with Arroyo's forehead.
Billabong trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Billabong connects with a nice short shot to Arroyo's temple. #T3##SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arroyo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Billabong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Billabong!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arroyo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Arroyo is defending against the submission attempts here by Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong winds up and cracks Arroyo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Arroyo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Arroyo avoids it easily.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arroyo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Billabong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arroyo doesn't seem phased though.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arroyo moves away.
Arroyo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnny Billabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Billabong just manages to avoid it.
Billabong shoots in looking for a takedown but Arroyo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Billabong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arroyo defends it nicely.
Billabong missing with a left hand there. Arroyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo misses with a low kick as Billabong jumps back.
Billabong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arroyo scoring well with a low kick there.
Arroyo lands with a straight right. Billabong didn't see that one coming.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.#T2#
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Arroyo misses with a body shot.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Billabong. That snapped Arroyo's head back.
Billabong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arroyo connects with a body shot that sends Billabong's belly button to the back.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Arroyo throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arroyo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arroyo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Billabong.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong blocks a jab.#T4#
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arroyo throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong lands with a nice combination. Arroyo backs away looking to recover.
Billabong lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billabong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arroyo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Arroyo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong misses the body punch
and Arroyo counters with an inside leg kick.
Arroyo drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arroyo takes one on the button.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arroyo on the side of the head.
Billabong misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Billabong works his way into side control.
Arroyo is trying to improve his position.
Arroyo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Billabong off and has taken his back!
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Arroyo is persistently looking for the submission but Billabong is defending it well. #T2##SUB#
Billabong showing good submission defense here.
Billabong tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Billabong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arroyo's arms. #SUB#
Arroyo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Billabong reverses the position brilliantly into Arroyo's guard! #T3#
Billabong is pushing down on Arroyo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arroyo is fighting to maintain full guard but Billabong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Billabong is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arroyo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Billabong passes into side control!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arroyo!
Arroyo is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong wants to control the pace but Arroyo is squirming around nicely.
Arroyo is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Arroyo jabs at Billabong's body.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Billabong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arroyo quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arroyo is working hard here to advance position.
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Arroyo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Arroyo is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arroyo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arroyo is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arroyo clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Arroyo slips the punch.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Billabong. That snapped Arroyo's head back.
Arroyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Billabong lands a nice hook to Arroyo's body. Arroyo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Arroyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong ducks right into an uppercut from Arroyo. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Billabong showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Arroyo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Billabong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arroyo some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billabong staying calm.#T1#
Billabong lands a nice forearm strike.
Arroyo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arroyo gets back to half guard.
Billabong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arroyo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Billabong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Billabong is taking a breather. Arroyo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.#SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong slips under a jab from Arroyo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Arroyo tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong connects with a right hand. Arroyo shakes it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Alderidge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Alderidge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Alderidge misses
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Billabong coming out on top.
Alderidge lands a lovely overhand right.
Alderidge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alderidge throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Alderidge manages to avoid it.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Alderidge.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge throws the kick towards the body but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Alderidge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billabong misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Billabong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Alderidge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong in side control, throwing shots but Alderidge defends.
Alderidge is looking for a sweep.
Billabong trying to control the action but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Alderidge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Billabong. #T3#
Alderidge looking for a sweep. Not yet Alderidge, not yet.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Alderidge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderidge looking for a sweep. Not yet Alderidge, not yet. #SUB#
Billabong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alderidge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alderidge has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alderidge throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alderidge is looking to work some ground and pound but Billabong has wrist control.
Alderidge postures up in Billabong's guard and throws a big left but Billabong blocks it.
Alderidge is stalling in the full guard.
Billabong is pulling down on Alderidge's head to control his posture.
Alderidge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Billabong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alderidge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Billabong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alderidge 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#
Alderidge is keen to just control but Billabong is a slippery customer.
Alderidge content to control rather than advance.
Billabong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is trying to maintain the position but Alderidge is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Alderidge wants to take a breather but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alderidge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alderidge trying to control from Billabong's half guard. Billabong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alderidge trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billabong has his hands on Alderidge's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alderidge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billabong has his hands on Alderidge's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billabong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alderidge under the eye.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses the jab.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Alderidge tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Alderidge connects with a body shot that sends Billabong's belly button to the back.
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Alderidge seems unphased.
Billabong scores with the left hand. Alderidge knows he should have avoided that one.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alderidge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Billabong swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Billabong. That snapped Alderidge's head back.
Alderidge gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong wants to control for a moment but Alderidge uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Billabong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alderidge moves into full guard. #T4#
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Alderidge is retaining full guard.
Billabong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Billabong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Billabong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong sizes up Alderidge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Billabong works Alderidge's body with a nice hook.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Billabong jumps back.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Alderidge misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Alderidge fights it but they end up in guard.
Billabong won't allow Alderidge to sweep him here.
Alderidge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Alderidge keeps moving.
Billabong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alderidge's head.#T1#
Alderidge keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alderidge keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
It looks like Billabong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alderidge throws a leg kick that misses.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong tries to move into range but Alderidge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Alderidge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Alderidge.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Nice straight punches there by Alderidge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alderidge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alderidge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alderidge trying to control the position here.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Alderidge keeps moving. #SUB#
Billabong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alderidge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alderidge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alderidge! #REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong dodges the ground and pound from Alderidge.
Billabong is looking to regain half guard here but Alderidge keeps moving and retains side control.
Alderidge working the ground and pound from side control.
Billabong dodges the ground and pound from Alderidge.
Alderidge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Billabong is avoiding damage well.
Alderidge fails to land a wild elbow strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Rome tries to close the distance and clinch but Billabong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rome with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Billabong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing.
Rome 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.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rome looking for a guillotine here but Billabong defends easily. #SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billabong defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Rome is looking for a triangle but Billabong pushes his legs off easily.
Rome is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rome has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Billabong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rome.
Billabong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Billabong connects with a nice short shot to Rome's temple.
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rome looking to control but Billabong passes into half guard.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Rome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rome trying to control here.
Rome moves into full guard.
Billabong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Rome looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Billabong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Rome trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rome actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong stalling.
Rome trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rome keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rome regains half guard.
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Billabong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billabong stands up over Rome, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Rome has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Billabong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rome.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rome is not content to let Billabong control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Billabong. #TD2#
Rome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Billabong was covering up waiting for the punch and Rome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Billabong is retaining full guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rome trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Billabong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a triangle but Billabong pushes his legs off easily.
Rome wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rome throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Billabong escapes and throws Rome's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Rome tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome taking some punishment here, with Billabong in his half guard.
Rome wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong controlling the pace.
Rome wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
Rome has a hand on Billabong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Billabong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Billabong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rome has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Billabong's lack of action.
Billabong not doing much here.
Rome gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Billabong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard. #T3#
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Billabong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Rome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billabong trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Billabong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Billabong there.
Rome tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Rome wants to get back to full guard but Billabong has mounted him!
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Billabong tries to control but Rome wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Billabong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rome with the active half guard here but Billabong passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rome's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Billabong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rome has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rome is bucking up trying to escape but Billabong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Rome tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
Billabong trying to control but Rome is having none of it.
Billabong is landing with some decent strikes but Rome is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Billabong tries to control but Rome wriggling away.
Rome really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Billabong wants to control the pace but Rome is squirming around nicely.
Billabong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rome is looking to get to half guard.
Rome gets back to half guard.
Billabong prevents Rome from improving his position.
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Billabong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Billabong prevents Rome from improving his position.
Billabong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billabong 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C248: Obama vs Giovanni III
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong throws a big counter combination but Kasamsun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasamsun throws a series of strikes that have Billabong backpedaling.
Billabong tests Kasamsun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Kasamsun sprawls well.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasamsun throws a series of strikes that have Billabong backpedaling.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasamsun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasamsun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Billabong with a poor takedown
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Kasamsun.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Billabong slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Billabong swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Billabong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasamsun shoots and misses
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasamsun but Kasamsun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasamsun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kasamsun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Jab by Kasamsun.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Kasamsun lands a jab to Billabong's midsection.
Kasamsun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billabong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kasamsun.#T3#
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
No luck for Billabong with that takedown attempt.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kasamsun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Billabong dives into side control. #REVB#
Kasamsun is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Kasamsun seems a little lost for a moment, as Billabong dominates the positioning.#T4#
Kasamsun defending against the ground and pound.
Kasamsun struggling a bit here.
Billabong tries to move to mount but Kasamsun blocks the move with his legs.
Billabong tries to advance position but instead Kasamsun slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong trying to control from half guard but Kasamsun is working away.
Billabong is taking a breather. Kasamsun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Billabong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Billabong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.#CL2#
Kasamsun gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Billabong looks for a takedown but Kasamsun sprawls well.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasamsun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kasamsun to the ground. Billabong is now in Kasamsun's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong postures up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billabong postures up in Kasamsun's guard and throws a big left but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
Billabong controlling from the top position.
Kasamsun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kasamsun pulls Billabong in close to his closed guard and prevents Billabong from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Billabong jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun 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.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Kasamsun ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Billabong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasamsun throws a poor cross that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Kasamsun staying out of range there.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasamsun's waist but Kasamsun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side. #T3#
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasamsun sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kasamsun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kasamsun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasamsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billabong shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasamsun tries to sprawl out of it but Billabong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasamsun 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 Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong lands a jab to the head.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Kasamsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
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!
Kasamsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billabong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billabong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasamsun throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Kasamsun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasamsun lands a slapping body shot.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billabong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Billabong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kasamsun is controlling Billabong's posture.
Kasamsun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong.
Billabong is in close to Kasamsun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong won't allow Kasamsun to sweep him here.
Kasamsun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong is working Kasamsun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kasamsun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong chips away with some ground and pound.
Billabong trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kasamsun pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasamsun sprawls well. He's pushed Billabong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Kasamsun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Billabong.
A jab from Kasamsun finds it's way through Billabong's defenses.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun has his takedown stuffed
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown. Billabong tries to sprawl out of it but Kasamsun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billabong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Kasamsun. #T3#
Kasamsun shoots in for a double leg but Billabong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Billabong misses with the combination.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Donk. Billabong catches Kasamsun right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Kasamsun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong moves forwards but Kasamsun connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Billabong slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun jabs Billabong right on the nose. Billabong blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun lands an overhand right.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong walks into a left hand.
Billabong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasamsun's head backwards.
Billabong with a hook.
Billabong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Billabong.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Kasamsun 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: C247: Myers vs Ferkingstad II
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Billabong backing away here, and Benedetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Billabong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Benedetti is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. #T1#
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti lands a head kick. Billabong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Benedetti swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Benedetti.
Billabong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Billabong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billabong moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Billabong checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Billabong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billabong moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Billabong is fighting to break Benedetti's control of his arms but Benedetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benedetti is looking to sweep but instead, Billabong has passed into half guard.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Benedetti manages to get to full guard.
Billabong postures up. #T3#
Benedetti wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong won't allow Benedetti to sweep him here.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Billabong looking to pass the guard.
Billabong is in close to Benedetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Billabong postures up.
Billabong preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benedetti holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Billabong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Billabong tries to circle away but Benedetti has him pinned against the cage.
Billabong misses with some punches.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Benedetti cracks Billabong with an open hand slap.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Billabong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benedetti is positioning himself well to prevent Billabong advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Benedetti is looking to escape.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benedetti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Benedetti is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Benedetti is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benedetti avoid being mounted?
Benedetti is trying to stand up here but Billabong is controlling him well.
Benedetti trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong looks for a takedown but Benedetti sprawls well.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetti's guard.
Billabong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benedetti controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Billabong being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Billabong drops back looking for a leg! Benedetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benedetti manages to kick Billabong off! Billabong jumps back into Benedetti's guard.
Benedetti controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself. #T3#
Benedetti seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benedetti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a fast counter high kick but Billabong manages to duck under it in time.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Billabong circles away. #TD#
Billabong gets a takedown into half guard.
Benedetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong prevents Benedetti from standing back up.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab. #T1#
Billabong defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti slips a jab from Billabong.
A lazy body kick from Benedetti #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Benedetti fights it but they end up in guard.

Benedetti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Billabong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Billabong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
A left hand lands to the body for Benedetti. #BC#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Benedetti fights it but they end up in guard.
Benedetti wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Billabong is standing up over Benedetti. Benedetti looks to escape but Billabong dives into side control. #T2#
Billabong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benedetti tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Benedetti wants to control but Billabong postures up.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Benedetti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benedetti has hold of Billabong's hands but Billabong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Benedetti trying to control but Billabong postures up. #T4#
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billabong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Benedetti regains half guard.
Benedetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
Billabong is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti moves into full guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Billabong lands with a right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Ji Woo didn't expect that.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo won't allow Billabong to sweep him here.
Ji Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billabong is not content to let Ji Woo control the position. #SUB2#
Ji Woo swings around for an armbar but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ji Woo's guard.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #T2#
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Billabong controls Ji Woo momentarily but Ji Woo frees himself. #T3#
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billabong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ji Woo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ji Woo being controlled here, momentarily.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong throws an elbow that misses. Ji Woo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Billabong's guard. Nice move by Ji Woo!#REVB##T4#
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Billabong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ji Woo passes Billabong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ji Woo wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Billabong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ji Woo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Billabong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ji Woo moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
Billabong dives in and grabs Ji Woo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ji Woo pushes down on Billabong's head and hops out.
Billabong throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Billabong slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ji Woo.
Billabong takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo slaps away a takedown attempt from Billabong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ji Woo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong scores with a punch to the head.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Billabong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ji Woo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Billabong misses the body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong cracks Ji Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ji Woo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo counters with a body kick.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Billabong dodges the punch combination from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Ji Woo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##TD#
Billabong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Billabong taking a break here but Ji Woo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Billabong is stalling here. Ji Woo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Billabong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ji Woo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ji Woo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Billabong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ji Woo trying to control from Billabong's half guard. Billabong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ji Woo trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billabong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong looking to control.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Billabong slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy right hand. Billabong should have avoided that one.
Ji Woo drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ji Woo.#CL2#
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Billabong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ji Woo can't fight it off and eventually Billabong manages to take the fight to the floor. Ji Woo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Ji Woo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billabong looking for a sweep. Not yet Billabong, not yet.
Ji Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Billabong is retaining full guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Ji Woo pushing down on Billabong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Billabong makes his way to full guard, as Ji Woo worked for a kimura.
Ji Woo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ji Woo won't allow Billabong to sweep him here.
Ji Woo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ji Woo looking to sit in guard and control but Billabong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Billabong throws an elbow that misses. Ji Woo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Billabong's guard. Nice move by Ji Woo!#REVB#
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Billabong is pulling down on Ji Woo's head. It's preventing any offense from Ji Woo, at least for the moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Billabong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji Woo is one step ahead there.
Billabong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ji Woo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ji Woo stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ji Woo is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billabong lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong is looking to pass into half guard but Ji Woo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ji Woo is in guard.#REVB#
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ji Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Billabong's guard.
Ji Woo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ji Woo looking to control but Billabong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong is working to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Ji Woo goes for an armbar but Billabong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Billabong.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing.
Billabong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Billabong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Billabong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billabong is looking to advance position but Ji Woo won't allow it.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong had his way with Bong Ji Woo in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ji Woo. That's going to slow Billabong down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ji Woo.
Billabong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ji Woo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ji Woo to regain full guard.
Billabong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Billabong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ji Woo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Billabong's guard! Nice work there by Ji Woo! #T1#
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Billabong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ji Woo stays in close to Billabong's body and controls the position.
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billabong is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo pushing down on Billabong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Billabong defends it. #SUB#
Billabong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ji Woo is looking to take a break and control but Billabong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Billabong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ji Woo. #T3#
Billabong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Ji Woo postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Billabong tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Billabong catches Ji Woo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt - Ji Woo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo lands with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new lightweight champion!
Bong Ji Woo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Billabong.
Billabong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong misses with a body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a body kick that stops Billabong in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Billabong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ji Woo circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Billabong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ji Woo.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Ji Woo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo connects with a high kick.
Billabong throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Billabong defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Ji Woo is predictable there #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong 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.
Ji Woo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billabong.
Billabong wants to control for a moment but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Billabong wants to pass to mount but Ji Woo is defending the position.
Billabong is just content to waste time from the top position. Ji Woo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Billabong.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ji Woo.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Billabong is avoiding it.
Ji Woo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Billabong keeps it at a distance.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ji Woo thumps Billabong with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ji Woo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Billabong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong is trying to break the clinch but Ji Woo has him pressed against the cage.
Billabong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo scores with a shoulder strike.
Billabong scores with a shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billabong's elbow.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billabongs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ji Woo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong dips to his left and cracks Ji Woo with an uppercut!
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong tests Ji Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Billabong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Woo tries to land a body kick
and Billabong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billabong misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Billabong.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Billabong misses.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong is trying to control. Ji Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji Woo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong. #T3#
Billabong with the ground and pound but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Billabong. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ji Woo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Billabong.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji Woo lands with a right to the head.
Billabong tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Billabong tries to break free but Ji Woo pushes him back against the cage.
Billabong wants to break free but Ji Woo has control.
Good body shot from Ji Woo.
Billabong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ji Woo smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Billabong finds it's way through Ji Woo's defenses.
Billabong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ji Woo is looking to chop away at Billabong's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong lands with a shot to the body.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Woo can pounce on him.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ji Woo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Billabong is looking to advance position but Ji Woo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ji Woo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billabong postures up in Ji Woo's guard and throws a big left but Ji Woo blocks it. #T2#
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Billabong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ji Woo darts in and clinches Billabong up against the cage.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Ji Woo scores with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Billabong.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billabong working hard to break the clinch.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bong Ji Woo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Billabong moved away.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Billabong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo throws a low kick, looking for Billabong's leg but Billabong calmly moves out of range.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Billabong - just one landing.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Billabong.
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!
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Billabong.#CL#
Ji Woo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
A short left from Ji Woo.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Billabong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
Billabong trying to control the position but Ji Woo is working away. #SUB2#
Billabong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ji Woo, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Billabong tries to move to mount but Ji Woo blocks the move with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong trying to control the position but Ji Woo is working away. #T3#
Ji Woo stops Billabong from passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong thuds his right hand into Ji Woo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Ji Woo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Billabong tries for a takedown but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Ji Woo tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Billabong goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Billabong cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Billabong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
Billabong laying and praying for a moment but Ji Woo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Ji Woo defends it. #T2#
Billabong throwing shots but Ji Woo is blocking nicely.
Billabong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Billabong is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
Billabong trying to control from Ji Woo's half guard. Ji Woo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Billabong slaps the foot to one side.
Billabong throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.#T4#
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billabong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji Woo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Billabong clobbers Ji Woo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Ji Woo seems unphased.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Billabong.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ji Woo's waist but Ji Woo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Ji Woo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: C235: Ji Woo vs Myers
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Arroyo's head back.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Billabong sees coming a mile off.
Arroyo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billabong is out of range and Arroyo settles back down.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Billabong avoided it.#TD2#
Billabong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Arroyo dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Arroyo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong. #SUB#
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billabong working over Arroyo with some ground and pound. Arroyo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Billabong wants to free his trapped foot but Arroyo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Billabong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Billabong content to control rather than advance.
Arroyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Arroyo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billabong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Arroyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Billabong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Billabong.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Billabong wants to take a breather but Arroyo is having none of it.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Billabong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Billabong slips nicely into half guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Billabong wants to take a breather but Arroyo is having none of it.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Arroyo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
Arroyo cracks Billabong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arroyo looks for the body kick but Billabong saw that one coming.
Arroyo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Billabong slaps the foot to one side.
Billabong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arroyo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Billabong scrambles back to his feet.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a left hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Arroyo walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.#T1#
Arroyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo lands with a good body shot.
Arroyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Arroyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arroyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong misses the jab.#T2#
Arroyo thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Arroyo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Arroyo misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Arroyo thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
Arroyo throws a chopping leg kick but Billabong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Arroyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arroyo as he jumps to the side.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.#T3#
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Arroyo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billabong is aware though and is defending well.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arroyo's head.#T4#
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Arroyo is keeping the position.
Billabong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billabong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Arroyo tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Arroyo.
I think Billabong 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C229: Dracul vs Kahn II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billabong in his tracks.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai misses with a shot to the body
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Rai 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.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Billabong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billabong defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Rai thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai scores with a decent looking hook.
Rai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Rai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Billabong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRai.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Rai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Rai tries to clinch up but Billabong circles away and keeps his distance.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Rai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai throws a series of punches but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a hook
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Rai.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
A low kick from Rai is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Rai lands a jab to the nose.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Billabong scrambles back to his feet.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Billabong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Billabong throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Rai misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rai's guard.
Rai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Rai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Rai looking for a guillotine here but Billabong defends easily.
Billabong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billabong lands a couple of digs.
Rai wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Rai is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rai scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Billabong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billabong.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Billabong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Billabong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rai some visible discomfort.
Rai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Billabong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rai gets full guard.
Billabong is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Billabong lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Rai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billabong postures up.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
Rai is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong being controlled here momentarily.
Rai looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong distracts Rai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billabong 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.
Rai looking to control.
Billabong is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rai is pulling down on Billabong's head. It's preventing any offense from Billabong, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Billabong has his takedown stuffed
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Rai avoids the body shot from Billabong.
A low kick from Rai misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rai misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Rai blocks a jab.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Jab by Billabong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billabong throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billabong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billabong walks into a jab.
Rai lands with a cross.
Rai lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#TD#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Rai misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rai!
Rai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Billabong scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong scores with punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Rai as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Billabong!
Billabong connects with a big shot to the side of Rai's head. #T1#
Billabong gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Billabong's guard. Nice work there by Rai.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Billabong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rai passes into half guard.
Rai trying to control from Billabong's half guard. Billabong has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Billabong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rai passes into half guard.
Billabong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rai is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Rai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rai trying to pass the guard but Billabong defending well.
Rai keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Billabong trying to control but Rai postures up.
Rai is just content to waste time from the top position. Billabong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Rai wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
Rai wants to stand and escape but instead Billabong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##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.
Rai looking to control. #SUB2#
Rai looking for subs off his back but Billabong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Rai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong lands a couple of elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
A less than humble Johnny Billabong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti tries to clinch
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Billabong trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Benedetti stops Billabong from passing to mount.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Billabong swings around for an armbar but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Billabong's guard.
Billabong keeping full guard, as Benedetti tries to pass. #SUB#
Billabong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benedetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benedetti looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Billabong trying to control the position.
Benedetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Billabong has his foot on Benedetti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedetti works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Benedetti postures up. #SUB#
Billabong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benedetti stacks Billabong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benedetti!
Billabong is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Benedetti decides to stand back up. Benedetti steps back and let's Billabong get back to his feet.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Benedetti takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetti's guard.

Benedetti pushes Billabong off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti 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 Billabong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billabong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.
Billabong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a jab to Billabong's midsection.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong shoots in for a double leg but Benedetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Billabong on the side of the head.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti jabs at Billabong's body.#T4#
Benedetti ducks right into an uppercut from Billabong.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
A big left from Billabong misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Benedetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Billabong throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Billabong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billabong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Billabong's ribs.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Billabong slips a straight right by Benedetti.#CL2#
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
Billabong working hard to break the clinch.
Benedetti looking to slow down the pace here.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti works on Billabong's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Billabong defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti slips a jab from Billabong.
Billabong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benedetti lands an overhand right.
Billabong blocks a jab.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Billabong avoids it well.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billabong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Billabong if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billabong 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.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Billabong sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Billabong ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Billabong wants the takedown. Benedetti is fighting it off but Billabong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benedetti's guard against the cage.
Benedetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benedetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Billabong prevents Benedetti from getting back to his feet.
Benedetti managing to control the position.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedetti, not yet.
Billabong won't allow Benedetti to get back to his feet.
Benedetti pulls Billabong in to control the position.
Billabong postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billabong is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Billabong thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
Benedetti wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Benedetti misses. #TD#
Billabong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benedetti on his heels. He'll look to pass Benedetti's guard now, I'm sure.
Benedetti is wriggling around but Billabong manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Billabong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Benedetti defends it.
Benedetti is trying to stand up here but Billabong is controlling him well.
Benedetti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Billabong saw that one coming.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Benedetti throws a combination that misses
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billabong avoids a kick to the body.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benedetti defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
Benedetti tries to pull guard but Billabong holds him up against the cage and eventually Benedetti drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billabong pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Billabong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti. #BC#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong 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.
Benedetti takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong 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.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Benedetti misses.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Benedetti misses
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Benedetti misses. #T2#
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Billabong off balance momentarily.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
As Billabong backs off Benedetti throws a huge counter combo but Billabong manages to avoid it all.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Billabong walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Billabong's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.#T3#
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Billabong takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Benedetti takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
It looked like Billabong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Billabong stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti misses with a body shot
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billabong swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Benedetti 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Billabong throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Billabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Billabong throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Billabong feints and as Ji Woo raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Billabong throws a sloppy strike and Ji Woo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Billabong is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ji Woo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new lightweight champion!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo scores with a nice strike.
Ji Woo tries to land a body kick
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Ji Woo.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Billabong is in close to Ji Woo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billabong scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ji Woo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Billabong managing to control the position.
Ji Woo slips nicely into half guard.
Ji Woo is looking to stall here but Billabong recovers full guard. #T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Ji Woo is stalling in the full guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Ji Woo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Billabong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Billabong looking to pass the guard.
Billabong postures up in Ji Woo's guard and throws a big left but Ji Woo blocks it.
Ji Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Ji Woo's brow.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billabong stays in close to Ji Woo's body and controls the position.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left lands for Billabong.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Billabong checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ji Woo takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji Woo. That snapped Billabong's head back.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Billabong misses. #TD2#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #T1#
Billabong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ji Woo has wrist control.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong won't allow Ji Woo to sweep him here.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes one to the chin there.
Billabong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo cracks Billabong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billabong's hands.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Billabong blocks a leg kick.
Ji Woo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Billabong walks into a jab.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billabong is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Billabong.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
As Billabong tries to get set, Ji Woo tries to push him back and clinch up but Billabong manages to avoid the attempt.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong checks a leg kick. #T4#
Billabong cracks Ji Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Billabong throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Billabong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Billabong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Billabong is out of range.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Billabong dips to his left and cracks Ji Woo with an uppercut!
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Billabong.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Billabong.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ji Woo trying to control here.
Billabong trying to advance position but Ji Woo counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Ji Woo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Billabong uses it to pass to side control.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Billabong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Billabong is working Ji Woo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Billabong taking a breather here.
Ji Woo parries the strikes from Billabong easily there. Billabong is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ji Woo to escape.
Ji Woo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Billabong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Billabong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Billabong tries for a kimura but Ji Woo is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The strikes coming from Billabong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ji Woo is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billabong looking to control but instead Ji Woo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billabong takes a step back to recover.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Billabong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ji Woo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billabong trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Ji Woo's brow. #T1#
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billabong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billabong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ji Woo can't keep his opponent in guard - Billabong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but Ji Woo defending well.
Billabong wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ji Woo is trying to control but can't.
Billabong trying to control from half guard but Ji Woo is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo with a jab.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong shoots in looking for a takedown. Ji Woo tries to sprawl out of it but Billabong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ji Woo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Ji Woo counters with a quick kick to the body but Billabong blocks it.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Billabong seems unphased.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Ji Woo fights it but they end up in guard.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Billabong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ji Woo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Billabong wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Billabong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ji Woo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Billabong.
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
Billabong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong misses the jab.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong scores with a jab.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Billabong.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Billabong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Ji Woo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Billabong checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ji Woo.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Ji Woo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong cracks Ji Woo with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Billabong wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Billabong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ji Woo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong is continuing to stall.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Billabong controlling the position from side mount.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Billabong digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
We've been told by Benedetti's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Billabong scores with a four punch combination!
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range. #TD2#
Billabong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benedetti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billabong is in Benedetti's guard.
Benedetti trying to control the position.
Benedetti seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benedetti wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Benedetti.#T1#
Benedetti managing to control the position.
Billabong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benedetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym.
Benedetti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billabong content to stall in guard here.
Benedetti pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.#CL#
Benedetti clinches with his opponent.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage. #TD2#
Billabong decides to pull guard.
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Billabong is retaining full guard.
Billabong pulls Benedetti in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Billabong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Benedetti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benedetti is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Benedetti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billabong, up you get!
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Billabong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Benedetti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.#T4#
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billabong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benedetti defends it well.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Benedetti works Billabong's body with a nice hook.
Billabong throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Billabong throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benedetti is fending him off so far but Billabong persists. Nope, Benedetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Billabong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benedetti's waist but Benedetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Billabong there.
Johnny Billabong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti slips a jab from Billabong.
Benedetti tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Billabong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benedetti is trying to defend but Billabong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Billabong trying to control the action but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benedetti is trying to stand back up but Billabong is controlling him #T1#
Benedetti trying to hold on to Billabong's head to control him but Billabong postures up.
Benedetti manages to get to full guard.
Benedetti is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benedetti is on top in guard. #REVR#
Benedetti stays in close to Billabong's body and controls the position.
Billabong has his hands on Benedetti's head, controlling the position.
Benedetti controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Billabong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billabong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Billabong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benedetti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benedetti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Billabong is retaining full guard. #T3#
Benedetti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benedetti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benedetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Billabong looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billabong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Billabong just manages to avoid it.
Jab by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Billabong pushes him off.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Billabong should have avoided that one.
Benedetti sizes up Billabong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Billabong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
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 Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Billabong swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Billabong needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Billabong looks for a takedown but Benedetti sprawls well.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Billabong takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billabong cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
Benedetti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benedetti defends it well.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
A shot to the liver by Benedetti. Beautiful body shot.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Billabong checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
A cross from Billabong lands.
Benedetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billabong is out of range and Benedetti settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti. #T3#
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billabong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Billabong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billabong down.
Billabong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benedetti.
Billabong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Billabong lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Billabong slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
Billabong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Billabong moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Billabong.
Benedetti half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billabong in his tracks.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Benedetti didn't expect that.
Benedetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billabong is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Benedetti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Billabong trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Benedetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benedetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Billabong!
A less than humble Johnny Billabong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C200: Kahn vs Titus
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Billabong has his takedown stuffed
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Billabong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkele's hands.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billabong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick there by Perkele.
Nice straight punches there by Billabong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billabong.
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Perkele walks into a jab.
Billabong throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Perkele misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Billabong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Perkele. Those never looked like landing.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.#T2#
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Billabong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perkele throws a head kick but Billabong moves out of range. #TD2#
Billabong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkele sprawls well initially but Billabong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perkele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perkele is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Billabong is trying to control. Perkele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkele trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Billabong manages to pass to mount!
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.#T4#
Billabong breaks from Perkele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
Perkele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Billabong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perkele?
Billabong cracks Perkele with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Perkele tries to hold on but Billabong postures up.
Perkele is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Billabong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkele is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Perkele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billabong.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Billabong slips a jab from Perkele.
Johnny Billabong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong scores with a hook to the body. Perkele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Billabong.
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.
Billabong checks a leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Perkele throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Billabong lands.
Billabong 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.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Billabong moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Billabong lands a slapping body shot.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.#T2#
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Perkele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Billabong scores with a sloppy right hand. Perkele should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Perkele.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
Billabong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkele pinned against the cage. Perkele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Billabong misses the jab.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Billabong avoided it.
Billabong misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a one-two to the body.
Perkele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Perkele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perkele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkele's hands.
Perkele swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Billabong knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billabong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Billabong cracks Perkele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billabong cracks Perkele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Billabong misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Billabong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Billabong misses the jab.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong walks into a stiff left hand from Perkele.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Perkele sprawls well.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billabong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Perkele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perkele digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
A jab lands there for Billabong.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Nice sprawl there from Perkele as Billabong shoots in.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billabong moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billabong cracks Perkele with a good jab.
Billabong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Perkele lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Perkele scores with a head kick.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.#T4#
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with a left to the body.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong slips a straight right by Perkele.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Billabong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Perkele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billabong scores with a body shot.
Perkele misses with a jab to the body
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Perkele.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Land does it's job there.
Land misses with a low kick.
Billabong moves out of range as Land strikes.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Land.
Land avoids the body shot from Billabong.
That kick from Land tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Land has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Land just misses with a punch to the body.
Land thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Land to the ground. Billabong is now in Land's guard.
Land looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Land wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Land is retaining full guard.
Billabong passes Land's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Billabong content to control rather than advance.
Billabong lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Land is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billabong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billabong's back!
Land is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Billabong. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Land punches the canvas rather than the man.
Billabong tries to escape but Land has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Billabong just trying to survive but Land is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Land tries to get the hooks in deep but Billabong pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Land lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Land is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Land lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Billabong trying to control the action but Land just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Land is looking for the choke from the back position but Billabong is controlling his hands well.
Billabong tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong turns into Land and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zee Land dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Land misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Land fakes the leg kick and cracks Billabong in the body.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Land flicks out a counter leg kick but Billabong steps away.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Land's ribs.
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Land defends it.
Land tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Billabong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Land is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Billabong trying to control from Land's half guard. Land has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Land wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Land shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billabong sprawls well. Billabong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Land gets slowly back to his feet.
Land throws a lazy body kick
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Land chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Land throws a nice head kick!
Land lands with a nice body kick.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Land tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Billabong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Land is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Land working for submissions but it's allowed Billabong to get to half guard. #T3#
Land tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Billabong is taking a breather. Land says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Land has a hand on Billabong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Billabong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Billabong lands a big shot there that rocks Land but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Billabong looking to control but Land is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Land is wriggling around trying to escape.
Land is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Land is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Billabong.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Land has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong punches Land on the ear.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Land gets a takedown into half guard.
Land prevents Billabong from improving his position.
Billabong is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Land's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Land's back!
Billabong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Billabong controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position. #T1#
Billabong is trying to stick to Land's back but Land is turning into Billabong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Billabong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Land.
Billabong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Land working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Land wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving. #SUB#
Billabong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Land doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Land manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billabong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Land not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Billabong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Land escapes and throws Billabong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Billabong is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Land tries for a kimura but Billabong is defending well. #T3#
Billabong trying to remain calm as Land controls from the top position.
Land cracks Billabong with a big right hand but Billabong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Billabong is not content to let Land control the position.
Billabong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Land wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billabong can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Land trying to control the position but Billabong is working away.
Land landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Land looking to control but instead Billabong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Land!
Zee Land decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C189: Taneyev vs Ochoa
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Perkele throws a lazy head kick
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Perkele is looking to slow Billabong down with leg kicks.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele 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.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Perkele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Billabong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkele but Perkele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billabong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Billabong misses with an uppercut
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Perkele lands with a shot to the body.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Perkele blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkele misses with a shot to the body
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Billabong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Billabong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkele circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billabong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billabong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into Perkele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Perkele pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage.
Perkele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkele holds on and takes a little breather.
Perkele trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Billabong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Billabong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Billabong won't allow Perkele to get back to his feet.
Perkele pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage.
Perkele trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer. #ES2#
Perkele pushes Billabong off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
A combination from Billabong does no damage.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
Billabong attempts a counter takedown but Perkele avoids it well and moves away.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Billabong.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Billabong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.

Perkele is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Billabong digs a good body shot into Perkele's ribs.
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele thumps Billabong with a low kick.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Billabong.
Perkele misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
Donk. Billabong catches Perkele right on the button with a cross.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billabong is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Billabong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand. #T1#
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Billabong walks into a jab.
Johnny Billabong is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the body from Perkele misses
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Perkele scores with a hook.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billabong 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.
Perkele throws a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perkele wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perkele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Billabong won't allow Perkele to sweep him here.
Billabong postures up.
Perkele wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perkele controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Perkele is looking to stand up but Billabong isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Perkele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perkele controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Billabong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perkele tries to work over Billabong's front leg with a kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Perkele tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Perkele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Perkele misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Billabong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong stops Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
Perkele is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Perkele pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perkele is pressing down on Billabong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perkele is looking to stand up but Billabong isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Billabong's knee momentarily.
Perkele misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkele sprawls and moves away.
Billabong scores with a hook.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Billabong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Billabong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele tries a quick counter leg kick but Billabong is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkele! But no joy.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Billabong moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Perkele tries to move into range but Billabong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Billabong lands with a hook. Perkele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Billabong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Billabong misses its target.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perkele at a distance.
Billabong lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele slips a straight right by Billabong.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A shot to the body from Billabong misses
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Billabong misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billabong swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Billabong as he connects with a hook.
Perkele wants to land a leg kick but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Perkele counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkele.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billabong finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkele's head.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele cracks Billabong with a good jab.
Perkele moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
Perkele throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab. #T4#
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perkele.
Billabong misses with a straight left. #TD#
Perkele gets caught flat footed, as Billabong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perkele is wriggling around but Billabong manages to pass to half guard.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele is positioning himself well to prevent Billabong advancing to mount. #SUB#
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
Well Billabong 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ispa Perkele was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym I guess.'.

Event: C181: Bonaparte vs Haggar
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Ji Woo didn't expect that.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ji Woo holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ji Woo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Billabong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ji Woo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ji Woo trying to control the position here.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ji Woo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong presses Ji Woo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
Billabong has had enough of the clinch but Ji Woo keeps him there for the moment.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch. #TD#
Billabong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Billabong manages to end up in side control.
Ji Woo sneaks back into half guard.
Ji Woo trying to control from the bottom.
Ji Woo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Billabong is staying active.#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ji Woo is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ji Woo avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ji Woo tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Ji Woo lands the left hand.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Billabongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Billabong avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Ji Woo misses with the body kick#TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Ji Woo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Billabong's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Billabong looking for a guillotine here but Ji Woo defends easily.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billabong is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billabong preventing the sweep.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Ji Woo seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ji Woo has wrist control.#T1#
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Ji Woo.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ji Woo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo advances to half guard.
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Billabong is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ji Woo is keen to just control but Billabong is a slippery customer.
Ji Woo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Billabong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ji Woo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ji Woo wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A low kick from Ji Woo misses
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ji Woo pushes Billabong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Ji Woo lands a hook that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ji Woo is defending well.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Billabong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Billabong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ji Woo can turn it around.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the head.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Billabong or not.
Billabong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Billabong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong can't get the takedown.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ji Woo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ji Woo controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong prevents Ji Woo from moving into mount.
Ji Woo wants to control for a moment but Billabong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ji Woo is working for a kimura but Billabong is defending it quite comfortably.
Billabong is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Billabong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Billabong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ji Woo. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ji Woo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Billabong's thigh. Billabong counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Billabong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billabong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Billabong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ji Woo tries to clinch #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Ji Woo wants to control but Billabong postures up.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Billabong controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Billabong scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ji Woo tries to improve position but can't.
Ji Woo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Billabong off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Billabong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Billabong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ji Woo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur 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.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billabong with a body shot.
A big left from McArthur misses.
A jab lands there for Billabong.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Billabong lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
Nice shot by Billabong.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McArthur's guard.#T1#
McArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McArthur has his hands on Billabong's head, controlling the position.
McArthur wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Billabong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McArthur defending well though.
Billabong trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.
Billabong thows a huge punch but McArthur dodges it nicely.
McArthur is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Billabong wants to work for an arm triangle but McArthur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Billabong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Billabong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Billabong lands with a punch from half guard.
Billabong 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.
Billabong is taking a breather. McArthur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
McArthur trying to control from the bottom.
Billabong is keen to just control but McArthur is a slippery customer.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billabong with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard but Billabong has passed into side control.#T4#
McArthur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
Billabong lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur is trying to work for a sweep but Billabong has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
McArthur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Billabong trying to control but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McArthur looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stands up over McArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McArthur has control of Billabong's left arm, preventing Billabong from doing any damage.
Billabong passes McArthur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McArthur wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
McArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billabong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billabong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong tries to control but McArthur wriggling away. #T1#
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Billabong working McArthur over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McArthur can do anything to dispel that myth.
McArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong trying to control but McArthur is having none of it.
Billabong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Billabong tries to control but McArthur wriggling away.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Billabong working McArthur over with strikes here.
Billabong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Billabong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Billabong prevents McArthur from getting the reversal.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Billabong.
Billabong raining down hammerfists from mount.
McArthur taking shots to the head.
McArthur is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong content just to control the position here.
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Billabong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McArthur looks a forlorn figure.
Billabong unloading with bombs!
McArthur is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong prevents McArthur from getting the reversal.
Billabong controlling the position easily from mount.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Billabong tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McArthur!
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but McArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur being controlled for a moment. #T1#
McArthur tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Billabong stalls from top position.
McArthur prevents Billabong from improving position.
McArthur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McArthur being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Billabong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArthur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McArthur tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong working the ground and pound from side control.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around?
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working. #T3#
Billabong landing a few strikes.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong advances to full mount.
Billabong content just to control the position here. #T4#
McArthur can't escape the position.
Billabong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Billabong controlling from mount.
McArthur is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McArthur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Pavlek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Pavlek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Billabong doesn't seem phased though.
Pavlek moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavlek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
A cross from Pavlek lands.
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pavlek 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 Billabong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billabong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Pavlek misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Pavlek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pavlek.
Pavlek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Pavlek works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pavlek clinches with his opponent.
Billabong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pavlek backwards.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Pavlek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Billabong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Billabong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is dominant here and he's now got Pavlek's back!#SUB#
Billabong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Pavlek right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlek is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Billabong lands shots from the back. #T2#
Billabong keeps control of the position as Pavlek tries to break free. #SUB#
Billabong goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Pavlek escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB2#
Pavlek is working for a kimura but Billabong is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Billabong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billabong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlek's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pavlek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlek keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pavlek isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billabong stacks Pavlek on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Billabong!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Billabong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Billabong prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Pavlek tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong grinds an elbow into Pavlek's temple.
Pavlek is looking to reverse the position.
Billabong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pavlek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Billabong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Billabong landing strikes.
Billabong gets to mount! Pavlek was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Billabong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Billabong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pavlek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pavlek walks into a left hand.
Pavlek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pavlek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Billabong.#CL2#
Pavlek clinches up with Billabong and pushes him back against the cage.
Billabong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Pavlek.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlek.
Billabong lands a shot to the body.
Billabong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pavlek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pavlek lands a nice hook to Billabong's body. Billabong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong slips a straight right by Pavlek.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Billabong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavlek misses with a right hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Billabong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pavlek!
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong breaks from Pavlek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
Billabong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Billabong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pavlek is on top in guard.
Billabong working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Pavlek trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Billabong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pavlek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Billabong to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pavlek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Billabong pulls down on the head and he's put Pavlek to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Billabong swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Princip counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Billabong.

Princip bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billabong.#T1#
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Billabong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princip doesn't seem phased though.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Billabong gets a double leg takedown into Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Princip has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billabong has passed into side control.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Princip takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Princip looks to move to half guard but instead Billabong has passed into mount! Damn!
Princip working to try and regain half guard.
Billabong landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Princip is looking to escape.
Princip is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong looking to control but Princip is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong prevents Princip from getting the reversal.
Princip is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Princip is trying desperately to improve position.#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.
Princip tries to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Princip is wriggling around trying to escape.
Princip keeps trying to improve his position.
Princip throwing hammer fists to the chest of Billabong. What's that going to do exactly?
Princip 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.
Billabong winds up and cracks Princip with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong 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.
Princip is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Princip tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.#SUB#
Billabong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Billabong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
A big right from Billabong misses. #TD#
Billabong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Princip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Princip wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Princip is retaining full guard.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there. #T1#
Princip is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billabong trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Billabong cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Princip.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billabong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Princip trying to control the position.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Princip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Billabong cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Princip has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billabong has passed into side control.
Billabong controls the position from side control.#T3#
Princip tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Princip is looking to escape.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Princip works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Princip is controlling Billabong's posture.
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Billabong controlling from the top position.
Princip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Billabong's guard. #REVB#
Billabong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Billabong looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billabong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Princip throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Billabong tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Billabong misses.
Billabong misses with a body punch
enabling Princip to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Billabong shoots in and bounces Princip off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Princip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billabong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a left to the body.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Billabong takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into Princip's guard.

Princip pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Princip tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Princip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Billabong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billabong, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong 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.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

Event: ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa dives in and grabs Billabong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billabong pushes down on Voluspa's head and hops out.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Billabong sprawls well.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Voluspa drives through and clinches with Billabong against the cage.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Billabong has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billabong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Voluspa manages to pull guard.
Voluspa 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.
Voluspa looking to control. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Voluspa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billabong sprawls well. Billabong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Billabong gets caught flat footed, as Voluspa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Voluspa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Billabong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Billabong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Billabong!#REVR##SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Billabong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Voluspa wants to control the action here but instead Billabong manages to pass to full mount!
Billabong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Voluspa working to try and regain half guard.
Billabong blocks Voluspa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Voluspa to control.
Voluspa working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa is still trying to improve position.
Billabong landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billabong sprawls well. Billabong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Voluspa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Billabong sprawls well initially but Voluspa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voluspa trying to control the action but Billabong is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Billabong is looking to get back to full guard here but Voluspa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Voluspa working the ground and pound but Billabong is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong prevents Voluspa from moving into mount.
Billabong struggling a bit here.#T1#
Voluspa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Voluspa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Voluspa wants to take a breather but Billabong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Voluspa.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billabong's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
Billabong controlling Voluspa's posture.
Voluspa throws a strike but Billabong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Voluspa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Billabong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
Voluspa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Voluspa wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy. #T4#
Voluspa is trying to move to mount but Billabong reverses beautifully and ends up in Voluspa's guard.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Billabong circles away easily
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billabong shoots for a takedown but Voluspa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Billabong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Voluspa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Billabong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Billabong slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Billabong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Voluspa takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa ducks right into an uppercut from Billabong.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Voluspa walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong lands with an uppercut that bounces Voluspa off the cage and back into range.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Billabong cracks Voluspa with a good jab.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Billabong pinned against the cage. Billabong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Billabong connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Billabong, which made it look bad.
Johnny Billabong is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong jabs Voluspa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voluspa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voluspa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Billabong takes the fight into the clinch.
Billabong prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Billabong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billabong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voluspa.
Voluspa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billabong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Billabong just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Billabong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Billabong manages to end up in side control.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billabong working the head with strikes.
Billabong wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong working the head with strikes. #T3#
Billabong staying calm.
Billabong working away.
Billabong takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Voluspa to pass into mount.
Voluspa is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Billabong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Voluspa is on top in guard.
Voluspa trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Billabong. That snapped Reefer's head back. #TD#
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reefer to the ground. Billabong is now in Reefer's guard.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Reefer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Billabong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reefer defends it easily.
Reefer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Billabong is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Billabong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reefer wants to stand and escape but instead Billabong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Billabong lands a couple of elbows.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reefer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reefer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong. #T2#
Billabong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reefer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reefer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billabong is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reefer wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Reefer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reefer defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
Billabong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reefer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billabong tests Reefer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Reefer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Reefer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Billabong controls Reefer momentarily but Reefer frees himself.
Reefer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billabong's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Billabong working for a triangle but Reefer defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reefer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billabong.
Reefer misses with a straight left.
Reefer throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reefer!
Billabong cracks Reefer with a big right hand but Reefer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reefer is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Reefer wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is dominant here and he's now got Reefer's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T1#
Billabong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reefer.
Billabong missing with punches from the back.
Reefer is covering up but some of the strikes from Billabong are getting through and doing damage.
Billabong somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Billabong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reefer doesn't escape.
Reefer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Billabong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Reefer is trying to get back to his feet but Billabong has full control of the position and if anything, Reefer has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Billabong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reefer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reefer for a finish.
Billabong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Reefer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Billabong wants to control but Reefer is keeping busy.#T3#
Reefer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Billabong cracks Reefer with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Reefer from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Reefer fending off the submission attempt from Billabong.
Will Billabong go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Reefer trying to get back to his feet but Billabong is in full control for now.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reefer can do to turn this around?
Billabong trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Billabong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Reefer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Reefer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reefer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reefer as he jumps to the side.
Billabong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reefer defends well and Billabong ends up having to push Reefer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reefer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reefer throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billabong's elbow.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billabong avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reefer gets through Billabong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reefer blocks an uppercut.
Reefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billabong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Reefer. #T1#
Billabong misses with the head strike.
Reefer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reefer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reefer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Billabong.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Billabong.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer lands a good knee to the midsection. Billabong won't want to take too many of those.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reefer has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
A short right from Billabong.
Billabong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billabong misses with some punches.
Reefer working aggressively here.
Reefer misses with a body punch.
Billabong blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
Billabong has a couple of punches blocked by Reefer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
Reefer working Billabong over with knees to the body.
Reefer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong has a couple of punches blocked by Reefer. #TD#
Billabong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reefer regains guard.
Billabong throws a strike but Reefer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Billabong pulls Reefer in close to prevent any damage.
Billabong is trying to keep Reefer in close. #T3#
Reefer wants to stand but Billabong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Billabong trying to keep a closed guard but Reefer is proving a slippery customer.
Jim Reefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong pulls Reefer in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reefer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billabong thuds his right hand into Reefer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billabong is out of range.
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Khalidovic looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Billabong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khalidovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Khalidovic avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billabong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalidovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidovic scores with a shot to the side of Billabong's head.
Khalidovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong tries to stall but Khalidovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Billabong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khalidovics head.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidovic's elbow.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Billabong blocking some punches.
Khalidovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billabong swings wildly with an uppercut but Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Khalidovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khalidovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidovic's elbow.
Khalidovic misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billabong lands with a left to the head.
Billabong takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billabongs head.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Khalidovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billabong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khalidovic or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khalidovic.
Billabong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Billabong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Billabong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khalidovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Billabong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billabong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards.
Billabong throws a punch but it's blocked by Khalidovic.
Billabong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billabong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billabong. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Billabong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalidovic blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Khalidovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidovic fails to land.
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Khalidovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billabong misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalidovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Billabong is looking to control Khalidovic's arms but Khalidovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billabong has his back to the cage.
Billabong cracks Khalidovic with a nice body shot.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Khalidovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Billabong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Billabong keeps control of Khalidovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khalidovic lands with a left to the head.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic stops a takedown attempt from Billabong.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidovic fails to land.
Khalidovic blocks an uppercut.
Khalidovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billabong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khalidovic throws a head punch that misses.
Khalidovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Khalidovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Billabong tries for a kimura but Khalidovic is defending well.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong landing strikes.
Billabong cracks Khalidovic with a big elbow.
Khalidovic is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Khalidovic is trying to improve his position.
Billabong wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Billabong in side control, throwing shots but Khalidovic defends.
Khalidovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billabong working away.#T2#
Khalidovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Billabong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Khalidovic tries to lock up and control but Billabong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidovic tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
Billabong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khalidovic is trying to escape the mount.
Billabong wants to control the pace but Khalidovic is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Khalidovic is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong lands a big shot there that rocks Khalidovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong looking to control but Khalidovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong working Khalidovic over with strikes here. #T4#
Khalidovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalidovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalidovic defends it well.
Khalidovic wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidovic keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khalidovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
Billabong misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Billabong throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Good standup being displayed there by Khalidovic as he connects with a hook.
Khalidovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billabong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head.#T1#
Khalidovic throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khalidovic is looking to slow Billabong down with leg kicks.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Billabong off balance momentarily.
Khalidovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.
Khalidovic misses with the body kick
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that Billabong avoids nicely.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khalidovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khalidovic misses with a combination #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khalidovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalidovic is trying to control but Billabong manages to pass to mount!
Khalidovic wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong is landing with some decent strikes but Khalidovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khalidovic is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Billabong wants to control the pace but Khalidovic is squirming around nicely.
Khalidovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Billabong trying to control but Khalidovic is having none of it.
Khalidovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong 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: ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Suarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billabong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billabong moves into full guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Billabong has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Billabong bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Suarez is pressing down on Billabong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Billabong is holding on for now.
Suarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billabong defends it well. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Billabong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Billabong is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billabong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez. #T3#
Suarez looks to land a strike but Billabong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Billabong is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Billabong is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
As Suarez tries to get set, Billabong tries to push him back and clinch up but Suarez manages to avoid the attempt.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Suarez is quick to defend against it.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Suarez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suarez's hands.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Billabong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Billabong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suarez.
Suarez walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suarez takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Suarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.#TD#
Billabong feints and as Suarez raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Suarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Billabong has picked Suarez up and slammed him! Suarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Billabong manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Billabong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Billabong misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Billabong trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Suarez is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Billabong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suarez wants to control but Billabong postures up.#T3#
Suarez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Billabong trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez tries to improve position but can't.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Suarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billabong stacks Suarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Billabong!
Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Suarez to see if he's OK.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Suarez throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Suarez with a nice cross.
Jab by Billabong.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Billabong blocks a jab.#TD#
Suarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billabong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Billabong in his guard.#REVR#
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Suarez's brow.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billabong defends well.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Billabong pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Suarez looking for submissions off his back.
Billabong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Billabong scores with a jab. Mahomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahomes 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.
Billabong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahomes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stops Mahomes from standing up.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Mahomes is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mahomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mahomes scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong slips a straight right by Mahomes.#T2#
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billabong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahomes swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Mahomes is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Billabong looking to score a takedown here. Mahomes is defending well but Billabong drives through and ends up in Mahomes's guard.

Mahomes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Billabong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mahomes.
Nice body punch from Mahomes - that landed with a thud.
Mahomes has Billabong pushed against the cage.
Billabong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahomes trying to control the position but instead, Billabong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahomes into the cage.#T3#
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes walks into a jab.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahomes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mahomes counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Mahomes pushes Billabong up against the cage in a clinch.
Billabong lands with a light punch inside.
Mahomes throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mahomes manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong's corner calls for a 1-2. Billabong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahomes slips a jab from Billabong.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Mahomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Billabong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billabong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mahomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes staying out of range there.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billabong slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahomes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billabong blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahomes to the ground. Billabong is now in Mahomes's guard.
Billabong lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Mahomes pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.#T1#
Mahomes tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahomes throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Billabong winds up and cracks Mahomes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong is controlling the pace.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Mahomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Mahomes dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Mahomes tries to kick Billabong off but Billabong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Mahomes dodges it nicely.
Billabong looks to land a strike but Mahomes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Mahomes keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Billabong tries to move into range but Mahomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahomes.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
Jab by Billabong.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Billabong slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
It looked like Billabong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahomes.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Mahomes is quick to defend against it.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong lands with a hook. Mahomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Mahomes is predictable there #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Billabong taking a breather here.
Billabong 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.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong staying calm.
Billabong trying to control the action but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahomes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Billabong with a hook.
Billabong defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes misses the jab.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes misses with a right hand
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Billabong moves forwards but Mahomes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.#T1#
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Billabong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Mahomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billabong lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Mahomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Billabong is trying to work for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well. #T2#
Billabong uses his free foot to push down on Mahomes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahomes.
Mahomes is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong looking to finish with strikes here!
Billabong trying to control but Mahomes is having none of it. #T3#
Mahomes is trying to stand.#SUB#
Billabong goes for an armbar but Mahomes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mahomes.
Billabong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billabong pulls Mahomes in close to prevent any damage.
Billabong looking to control. #T4#
Billabong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Billabong is looking for a triangle here but Mahomes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Billabong is right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Mahomes.
I think Mahomes 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!

Event: ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lutang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lutang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lutang wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
Billabong moves out of range as Lutang strikes.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Billabong punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Lutang misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lutang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lutang tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Billabong content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lutang wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
Lutang controlling the position well. #SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutang keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lutang is looking to improve his position.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutang keeps working.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Lutang dodges it nicely.
Billabong prevents Lutang from improving his position.
Lutang has his hands clasped together around Billabong's back. He's all about the action.
Billabong is thwarting Lutang's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Lutang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lutang wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Lutang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Lutang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Billabong's ribs.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong misses with the combination.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Billabong slips under a jab from Lutang.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutang on the side of the head.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Billabong as he checks the leg kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.#TD#
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lutang kicks off Billabong and gets to his feet.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Lutang takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billabong.
Lutang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head.
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lutang sprawls and moves away.
Billabong connects with a looping right hand.
Lutang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Billabong eats them both and turns towards Lutang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Billabong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lutang is fending him off so far but Billabong persists. Nope, Lutang circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Billabong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Billabong misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Lutang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Billabong off and has taken his back!
Lutang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Billabong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lutang is looking to control Billabong but Billabong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lutang controlling from the back.
Lutang is trying to control but Billabong is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Lutang content just to control the position here. #T2#
Lutang looking to control but Billabong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sun Lutang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong tries to hold on but Lutang postures up.
Billabong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Lutang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lutang avoids the attempt from Billabong to control.
Lutang controlling the position easily from mount.
Billabong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong is squirming around, avoiding Lutang's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lutang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billabong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lutang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lutang's back!
Lutang trying to control the hands but Billabong won't let him.
Lutang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billabong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lutang tries to escape but Billabong has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lutang has hold of Billabong's leg, trying to break free but it's let Billabong lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lutang is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Billabong throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong 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: ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Billabong lands a jab.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Billabong.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.
Billabong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong moves out of range as Reed strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billabong.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a big counter combination but Billabong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Billabong clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billabong has time to react.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Billabong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong takes one to the chin there.
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Reed.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Billabong is rocked!
Reed fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Billabong square on the jaw! Damn, Billabong is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Harris Reed 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: ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Billabong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billabong scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Billabong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
Billabong slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Billabong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong misses with an uppercut
enabling Khalidovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Khalidovic misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Billabong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billabong.#T1#
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Billabong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billabong throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billabong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Billabong scores with a jab to the head.
Khalidovic looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Khalidovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A cross from Khalidovic lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Khalidovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Billabong.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and moves away.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalidovic throws a big counter head kick but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.#CL#
Billabong clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Khalidovic breaks from the clinch.
Khalidovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Billabong slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khalidovic jabs Billabong to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
and Khalidovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Khalidovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalidovic lands a body shot.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head.
Khalidovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Billabong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Billabong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Billabong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khalidovic's legs.
Billabong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Billabong lands an elbow.
Billabong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Billabong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Khalidovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Billabong lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khalidovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Billabong tries to counter by clinching up but Khalidovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Billabong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Khalidovic.
Billabong throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
Khalidovic walks into a left hand.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Good shot there by Khalidovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong tries to clinch but Khalidovic is having none of it.
Billabong cracks Khalidovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalidovic but Khalidovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Khalidovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Khalidovic misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head.
Billabong doesn't manage to clinch there - Khalidovic circles away.
Khalidovic clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic. #TD#
Billabong looking to score a takedown here. Khalidovic is defending well but Billabong drives through and ends up in Khalidovic's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong is working Khalidovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Khalidovic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Khalidovic is pulling down on Billabong's head to control his posture.
Khalidovic is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Khalidovic wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billabong is looking to advance position but Khalidovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Khalidovic tries to control but Billabong wriggling away. #T3#
Khalidovic controlling the pace for now.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidovic prevents Billabong from getting the reversal.
Khalidovic tries to control but Billabong wriggling away.
Billabong working to try and regain half guard. #SU2#
Khalidovic is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Khalidovic throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Billabong.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the head.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khalidovic!
Khalidovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Billabong scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khalidovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khalidovic tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Khalidovic is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khalidovic clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong swings for the body but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Khalidovic misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Billabong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Billabong.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalidovic scores with a shot to the side of Billabong's head.
Billabong lands a hook that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards. #BC2#
Khalidovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Billabong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidovic to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Khalidovic looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Khalidovic feints a jab promting Billabong to slip. Khalidovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Billabong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Billabong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovic misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billabong tries to clinch there but Khalidovic circles away.
Khalidovic throws a combination that misses
and Billabong counters with a right hand to the body.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Billabong showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong throwing shots but Khalidovic is blocking nicely.
Khalidovic taking some punishment here, with Billabong in his half guard. #T2#
Khalidovic wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
Khalidovic is trying to maintain the position but Billabong is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
Khalidovic tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Billabong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Billabong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khalidovic's head.
Khalidovic trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Khalidovic pushes Billabong off looking to stand but Billabong dives back in and keeps control.
Khalidovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khalidovic looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalidovic defends it well.
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khalidovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalidovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Billabong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Billabong 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Khalidovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khalidovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khalidovic wants to improve his position but instead Billabong has moved into half guard.
Khalidovic trying to hold on to Billabong's head to control him but Billabong postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Khalidovic 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Billabong avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
As Billabong backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong blocks a head kick by Redcliffe.
Billabong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD2#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe 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.
Billabong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billabong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redcliffe controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Billabong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing.
Redcliffe controlling Billabong's posture.
Billabong stays in close to Redcliffe's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billabong's head.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Billabong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Billabong down.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
Billabong lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Billabong cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the temple. Billabong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong shoots in for a double leg but Redcliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Billabong goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redcliffe's waist but Redcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Billabong jumps back.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Billabong will feel that in the morning.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Billabong finds it's way through Redcliffe's defenses.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billabong cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Billabong moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billabong.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Billabong moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits. #T1#
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Billabong throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Billabong didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billabong can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Billabong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redcliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Redcliffe. #BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Billabong slips under a jab from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe feints a jab promting Billabong to slip. Redcliffe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Billabong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Billabong throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Redcliffe pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
Billabong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redcliffe is looking to stand up but Billabong isn't so interested in that idea.
Billabong trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redcliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
Billabong dives in and grabs Redcliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redcliffe pushes down on Billabong's head and hops out.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
Billabong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him. #TD2#
Redcliffe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Billabong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Redcliffe 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.
Billabong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billabong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Redcliffe is trying to hold Billabong in close to prevent damage but Billabong has managed to pass into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Billabong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Billabong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redcliffe is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redcliffe avoid being mounted?
Billabong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head. #T3#
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
Redcliffe is concentrating on defense, preventing Billabong from advancing position.
Billabong working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billabong is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Redcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong really dominated 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#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redcliffe!
Billabong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Billabong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep.
Billabong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redcliffe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Redcliffe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redcliffe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Billabong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redcliffe some visible discomfort.
Billabong taking a break here but Redcliffe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Billabong is trying to control. Redcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Redcliffe has his hands clasped together around Billabong's back. He's all about the action.
Billabong prevents Redcliffe from improving his position.
Billabong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Billabong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Billabong wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe defends it nicely.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.#T4#
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Billabong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Billabong takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Redcliffe. #TD2#
Billabong decides to pull guard.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Redcliffe controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong 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.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Redcliffe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Billabong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick. Billabong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Billabong checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Billabong scores with a jab. Redcliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Billabong down. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Redcliffe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Billabong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Billabong defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redcliffe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Billabong landing with the ground and pound.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redcliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Billabong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redcliffe pulls Billabong in close to his closed guard and prevents Billabong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: ENIGMA 89
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Billabong misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Bonesteel finds it's target.#TD2#
Billabong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonesteel's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bonesteel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonesteel keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Bonesteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Billabong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonesteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Bonesteel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bonesteel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Billabong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bonesteel working a defensive guard but Billabong manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bonesteel struggling a bit here.
Billabong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bonesteel can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonesteel is looking for a sweep.
Billabong advances to full mount. #T2#
Billabong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonesteel's face.
Billabong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonesteel's face.
Bonesteel is trying to escape the mount.
Billabong lands a big elbow.
Bonesteel wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Bonesteel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Billabong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bonesteel 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel is trying to maintain the position but Billabong is very close to passing his half guard.
Billabong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonesteel wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy.
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonesteel wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy.
Bonesteel is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonesteel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Bonesteel is doing well to control the position and prevent Billabong from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bonesteel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Billabong manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Bonesteel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bonesteel tries to hold on but Billabong postures up.
Billabong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Billabong prevents Bonesteel from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Billabong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonesteel misses with a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonesteel thinking.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick from Bonesteel.
A left and a right from Bonesteel both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bonesteel.#TD2#
Billabong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonesteel!
Bonesteel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Billabong lands an elbow.
Bonesteel trying to control but Billabong flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Billabong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bonesteel to escape the position.
Billabong is punishing Bonesteel with strikes - can he finish him?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T1#
Billabong lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Billabong.
Bonesteel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bonesteel tries to escape the position.
Billabong gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Billabong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T2#
Bonesteel is really stuck here.
Billabong is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bonesteel up.
Bonesteel tries to escape the position.
Billabong punches Bonesteel on the ear.
Billabong is not going to allow Bonesteel to sit and survive in this position.
Billabong scores with punches and elbows.
Billabong lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bonesteel.
Billabong lands shots from the back.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Bonesteel wants to control his opponent's hands but Billabong gets his hands free.
Billabong is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Billabong lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Billabong. #SUB2#
Bonesteel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bonesteel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bonesteel rolls, trying to escape but Billabong keeps control of the position.
Billabong trying to control.
Bonesteel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonesteel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Billabong moves into full mount! Bonesteel won't be happy about that!
Bonesteel can't escape the position.
Billabong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonesteel is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bonesteel throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Bonesteel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Bonesteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong sizes up Bonesteel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Billabong cracks Bonesteel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonesteel looks for the body kick but Billabong saw that one coming.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonesteel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Billabong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong trying to control but Bonesteel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonesteel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Billabong scoring with some ground and pound.
Bonesteel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billabong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonesteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong is working Bonesteel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Billabong lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Billabong chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bonesteel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Billabong has passed into half guard!
Bonesteel is trying to control but Billabong passes into side control!
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonesteel keeps working.
Bonesteel taking punishment in the form of punches.
BIshop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bonesteel can't do much from the bottom here.
Billabong working the head with strikes.
Bonesteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billabong is staying tight to Bonesteel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bonesteel regains half guard.
Bonesteel tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Bonesteel throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonesteel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bonesteel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Billabong is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Billabong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hiddens tries to land a body kick
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiddens throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hiddens won't be happy with that.
Hiddens can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billabong tries to score with some ground and pound. Hiddens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Billabong 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.
Billabong working the head and body with strikes.
Hiddens is looking to reverse the position.
Hiddens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Hiddens is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Hiddens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hiddens struggling a bit here.
Hiddens keeps Billabong under control for a moment.
Billabong grinds an elbow into Hiddens's temple. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiddens keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hiddens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiddens keeps working.
Hiddens tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Billabong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hiddens is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it. #T3#
Billabong is working Hiddens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Hiddens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong controls the position.
Hiddens wants to control but Billabong postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Billabong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Billabong's head.
Hiddens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens throws a body kick that misses
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens misses with a hook #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Hiddens fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong postures up.
Hiddens controlling the position.
Hiddens is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Billabong trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong lands a jab to Hiddens's midsection.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiddens misses with a straight left.
Hiddens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Billabong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiddens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiddens tries to avoid it but Billabong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiddens to the ground. Hiddens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiddens flicks out a counter leg kick but Billabong steps away.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Hiddens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Hiddens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiddens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiddens swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Billabong slips under a jab.
FullOf Hiddens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
A shot to the body from Hiddens misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Hiddens is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Billabong momentarily.
Hiddens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billabong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens lands a head shot.#T3#
Hiddens throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiddens throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a series of wild punches.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Hiddens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Hiddens misses with a body punch #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hiddens is looking to improve his position.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiddens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hiddens controlling the position well.
Hiddens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
Hiddens trying to control but Billabong postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hiddens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Billabong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
Hiddens tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hiddens!
Billabong wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy.
Hiddens struggling a bit here.
Billabong wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy.
Hiddens regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is concentrating on defense, preventing Billabong from advancing position.
Hiddens trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billabong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiddens holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiddens.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong is fighting to break Hiddens's control of his arms but Hiddens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiddens manages to get back to half guard.
Hiddens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hiddens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Billabong is trying to control. Hiddens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens is controlling Billabong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hiddens trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiddens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens with a hook.
Billabong walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiddens misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiddens is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens is looking to slow Billabong down with leg kicks.
Hiddens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiddens is positioning himself well to prevent Billabong advancing to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 79
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Billabong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Billabong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Billabong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Billabong connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Billabong connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billabong takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Billabong distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Billabong trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhtankhanov controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
Billabong trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Billabong looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akhtankhanov thinking.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akhtankhanov!
Billabong trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong tries to score with some ground and pound. Akhtankhanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well.
Billabong working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Billabong throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Billabong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akhtankhanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Billabong landing strikes.
Billabong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Billabong working the head with strikes.
Billabong lands an elbow.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Billabong working away.#T2#
Akhtankhanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Billabong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Billabong 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.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akhtankhanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Akhtankhanov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Billabong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akhtankhanov is trying to maintain the position but Billabong is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Billabong.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Billabong.#TD2#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Billabong showed some decent athleticism there.
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working. #T1#
Billabong uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov.
Billabong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Billabong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Akhtankhanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Billabong controlling from the full mount.
Akhtankhanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Akhtankhanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong is landing with some decent strikes but Akhtankhanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Akhtankhanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong is punishing Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound. #T3#
Billabong throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Billabong scores with punches to the body.
Billabong keeps control of the position as Akhtankhanov tries to break free. #SUB2#
Billabong is persistently looking for the submission but Akhtankhanov is defending it well. #SUB2#
Billabong is looking for the choke from the back position but Akhtankhanov is controlling his hands well.
Billabong is riding his opponent, not letting Akhtankhanov buck him off.
Akhtankhanov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4##SUB2#
Billabong tightening his grip on Akhtankhanov, looking for the choke.
Well, with Billabong on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Akhtankhanov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Billabong throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Akhtankhanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Billabong.
Akhtankhanov is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 72
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomoguchi manages to avoid it.
Tomoguchi throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Tomoguchi is out of range.
Tomoguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Tomoguchi.#CL#
Tomoguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch.
Billabong slips a jab from Tomoguchi.
Billabong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billabong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Tomoguchi didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomoguchi is keeping the position for now.
Billabong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Tomoguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomoguchi working a defensive guard here.
Billabong forces his way into half guard.
Billabong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomoguchi's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Billabong connects with a nice short shot to Tomoguchi's temple. #T2#
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomoguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Billabong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomoguchi defending well though.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Tomoguchi defends it.
Billabong looks to land a strike but Tomoguchi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Tomoguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Billabong on the ground.#SUB2#
Billabong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Billabong seems to have locked his on tight now - Tomoguchi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Billabong, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rolf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong 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.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Billabong defends it.
Rolf works his way into side control. #SUB#
Rolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Billabong is trying to control Rolf's posture but Rolf avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Billabong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Billabong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Billabong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rolf's guard.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolf.
Rolf working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong postures up.
Billabong controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Billabong defends easily. #T3#
Billabong trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Rolf misses with a hook.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rolf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Rolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Billabong misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Billabong clinches up with Rolf and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Billabong has hold of one of Rolf's legs. Rolf is fighting the takedown attempt but Billabong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Billabong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Billabong sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Billabong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Billabong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billabong is pulling down on Rolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Rolf, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is continuing to stall.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Rolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Billabong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Billabong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rolf has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Billabong doesn't defend quickly enough and Rolf has managed to lock this one up! Can Billabong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rolf on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Rolf!
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf 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: ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Billabong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonesteel misses with a body kick.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bonesteel throws a body kick that misses.
Billabong slips under a jab from Bonesteel.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong lands with a straight right. Bonesteel didn't see that one coming.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Billabong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Bonesteel misses.
Bonesteel connects with a high kick. #T1#
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonesteel defends it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Bonesteel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonesteel is looking to clinch but Billabong is avoiding it.
Bonesteel connects with a leg kick.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Bonesteel is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Billabong closes the distance and clinches.
Bonesteel tries to break the clinch but Billabong is controlling the position.
Bonesteel throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bonesteel.
Billabong scores with a shot to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonesteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Bonesteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonesteel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billabong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billabong tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonesteel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands an uppercut.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonesteel lands a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonesteel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Billabong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonesteels head. #T3#
Bonesteel blocks an uppercut.
Billabong controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonesteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Bonesteel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonesteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonesteel tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong takes a shot to the head.
Bonesteel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billabong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Bonesteel lands a hook that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Bonesteel avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Billabong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Billabong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Billabong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong prevents a body shot from Bonesteel.
Billabong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billabong works on Bonesteel's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonesteel prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billabong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel lands a right hand.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Billabong is working for takedown but Bonesteel is calmly controlling the position for now.
BIshop Bonesteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Billabong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonesteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonesteel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Billabong.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bonesteel misses with a looping left.
Billabong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonesteel misses with a kick to the body.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Bonesteel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Billabong's head.
BIshop Bonesteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown but Bonesteel shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Bonesteel finds it's way through Billabong's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Bonesteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bonesteel misses.
Bonesteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billabong can do to turn this around?
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Bonesteel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billabong avoids the head kick by Bonesteel. #T1#
Bonesteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonesteel defends it well.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonesteel's guard.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonesteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonesteel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Billabong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bonesteel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Bonesteel looking to control.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bonesteel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonesteel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonesteel won't be happy with that.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonesteel keeps working.
Bonesteel can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonesteel tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Billabong tries for a kimura but Bonesteel is defending well.
Bonesteel wants to control but Billabong postures up.
Bonesteel is being controlled here.
Bonesteel is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Bonesteel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bonesteel's face as Billabong controls the position.
Bonesteel is trying to improve his position.
Billabong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billabong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonesteel throws a low kick, looking for Billabong's leg but Billabong calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Billabong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonesteel wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billabong controlling the pace.
Bonesteel wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bonesteel wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bonesteel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Billabong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonesteel wants to get back to full guard.
Bonesteel is trying is best to control the position here.
Bonesteel is refusing to be controlled, as Billabong sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonesteel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonesteel feints a jab promting Billabong to slip. Bonesteel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Billabong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
BIshop Bonesteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonesteel throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonesteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Billabong strikes.#T3#
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonesteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Bonesteel throws a head kick but Billabong moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Bonesteel.
BIshop Bonesteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonesteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonesteel scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Billabong.
Bonesteel wants to clinch up but Billabong keeps it at a distance.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Bonesteel avoids it easily.
Bonesteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Bonesteel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonesteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonesteel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Billabong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonesteel.
Billabong 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.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
Billabong moves out of range as Bonesteel throws a body kick.
Bonesteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Bonesteel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bonesteel lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bonesteel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Billabong moves out of range as Bonesteel strikes.
Bonesteel throws a wild body kick that Billabong sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonesteel misses the target.
Bonesteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
Bonesteel lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Bonesteel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonesteel throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonesteel with a body shot.
Bonesteel tries to clinch there but Billabong circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonesteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong slips under a jab.#T1#
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Bonesteel misses with a low kick as Billabong jumps back.
Bonesteel throws a combination that misses
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonesteel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Billabong has Bonesteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonesteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonesteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonesteel tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonesteel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike. #T2#
Bonesteel misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Billabong.
Bonesteel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Bonesteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonesteel manages to avoid it.
Billabong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonesteel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonesteel is looking to land body kicks.
Billabong needs to keep his hands up - Bonesteel had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Billabong avoids a kick to the body.
Billabong punishes Bonesteel's body with a nice straight punch.
Billabong connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonesteel looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Billabong.
Bonesteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonesteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Billabong dodges the punch combination from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel misses with the body kick
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonesteel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonesteel throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries to land a front kick but Billabong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Billabong stuns Bonesteel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonesteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.#CL#
Bonesteel takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Billabong.
Bonesteel gets underhooks to prevent Billabong's takedown attempt.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that BIshop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonesteel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bonesteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonesteel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Bonesteel is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonesteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonesteel misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonesteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonesteel looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonesteel, not yet. #T2#
Billabong distracts Bonesteel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Bonesteel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong controlling the position.
Billabong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonesteel controls the pace.
Bonesteel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bonesteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billabong is keeping the position for now.
Bonesteel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Billabong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonesteel off and has taken his back!
Bonesteel tries to break free.
Billabong not allowing Bonesteel to control his hands.
Bonesteel tries to break free.
Billabong is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bonesteel up.
Billabong controls the position.
Billabong avoiding Bonesteel 's attempts to control his hands.
BIshop Bonesteel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Billabong keeps control of the position as Bonesteel tries to break free.
Billabong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bonesteel doesn't escape.
Billabong avoiding Bonesteel 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong doesn't have the hooks in and Bonesteel manages to turn into his guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking BIshop Bonesteel 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: SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Nut Shot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nut Shot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nut Shot trying to control the action but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot 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.
Billabong taking a bit of punishment here - Nut Shot scoring with strikes.
Nut Shot tries to move to mount but Billabong blocks the move with his legs.
Billabong is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nut Shot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Billabong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nut Shot but great work by Billabong.
Billabong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Nut Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nut Shot gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nut Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Nut Shot wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nut Shot is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Nut Shot has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Billabong prevents Nut Shot from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billabong working Nut Shot over with strikes. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billabong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nut Shot tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Nut Shot is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Billabong is thwarting Nut Shot's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nut Shot with the active half guard here but Billabong passes nicely into side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Nut Shot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nut Shot is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nut Shot is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Nut Shot sneaks back into half guard.
Nut Shot is pressing down on Billabong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Billabong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nut Shot looking to control but Billabong passes into half guard.
Nut Shot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for subs from the bottom but Billabong mounts him!
Nut Shot can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Billabong 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#
Nut Shot tries to land a leg kick but Billabong saw it coming and moves away.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nut Shot misses with a takedown attempt
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nut Shot swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong connects with a right hand. Nut Shot shakes it off.
Nut Shot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nut Shot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Billabong defends well and Nut Shot ends up having to push Billabong into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nut Shot moves away.
Nut Shot moves out of range of the strikes.
Nut Shot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nut Shot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nut Shot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Billabong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nut Shot is in Billabong's guard.
Billabong working a defensive guard here.
Billabong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Billabong keeping full guard, as Nut Shot tries to pass.
Nut Shot throws an elbow that misses. Billabong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nut Shot's guard. Nice move by Billabong!#REVR##SUB2#
Nut Shot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Billabong has passed into half guard!
Billabong not doing much here.
Nut Shot tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Billabong has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Billabong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nut Shot looks a forlorn figure.
Nut Shot is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong tries to control but Nut Shot wriggling away.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Nut Shot to control.#SUB#
Billabong is working for a guillotine from mount but Nut Shot frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Nut Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Billabong landing punches.
Nut Shot tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Nut Shot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Billabong lands a shot to the head.
Nut Shot is trying to break free.
Nut Shot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Billabong's guard. Nice work there by Nut Shot.
Nut Shot throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB#
Billabong is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nut Shot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Billabong's body to avoid the submission. Billabong has instead reached around Nut Shot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Billabong arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong retains his lightweight title!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Billabong wants to clinch
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Billabong pushes Colamarino up against the cage in a clinch.
Colamarino effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Colamarino.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colamarino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Billabong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colamarino to keep the fight standing.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong misses with the head strike. #T1#
Colamarino tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billabong's elbow.
Colamarino taking a breather.
Billabong misses with a punch on the inside.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
Colamarino lands a right hand.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billabong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colamarino tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Colamarino back against the cage.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colamarino smiles and moves away.
Colamarino avoids the body shot from Billabong. #T2##CL2#
Billabong darts in and clinches Colamarino up against the cage.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Billabong fails to land.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colamarino to keep the fight standing.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Colamarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billabong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
Colamarino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colamarino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billabong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billabong misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Colamarino slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Colamarino as the two fighters clinch.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Colamarino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Colamarino avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Colamarino.
Billabong tries to score a body lock takedown but Colamarino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colamarino.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colamarino's elbow.
Colamarino blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colamarino after a bit of a struggle.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colamarino.
Billabong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards.
Colamarino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Billabong.
Billabong throws a head punch that misses.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billabong swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colamarino.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Colamarino lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino tries to stall but Billabong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billabong is trying to drag Colamarino to the mat but Colamarino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Colamarino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colamarino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.#T1#
A big right from Billabong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Colamarino ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws a lazy uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Colamarino misses its target.#T2#
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong cracks Colamarino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Billabong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Billabong darts in and clinches Colamarino up against the cage.
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino digs a right hand underneath Billabong's ribcage. Billabong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colamarino tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino stalls.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Billabong prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.
Colamarino is pushing Billabong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Colamarino avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billabong is trying to drag Colamarino to the mat but Colamarino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Billabong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colamarino smiles and moves away.
Colamarino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong works Colamarino's body with a nice hook.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong jabs Colamarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Billabong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colamarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Billabong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colamarino on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.#T1#
Billabong wants to clinch.
Colamarino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong misses with a hook
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Billabong misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colamarino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Colamarino saw that one coming.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billabong punishes Colamarino's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Billabong takes the fight into the clinch.
Billabong tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Billabong jumps guard.
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colamarino wants to get up but he can't break Billabong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Billabong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colamarino defends it easily.
Colamarino wants to stand but Billabong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
It looked like Colamarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billabong.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws a body punch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong tests Colamarino's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Colamarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billabong finds it's way round the side to connect with Colamarino's head.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colamarino needs to keep his hands up - Billabong had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colamarino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Colamarino walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colamarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Billabong fails with the takedown.#T3#
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Billabong scores with a nice right hand.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong's corner calls for a 1-2. Billabong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billabong misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Billabong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colamarino moves away.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino stuffs the takedown attempt from Billabong. Billabong gets slowly back to his feet.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a right hand to the body.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Billabong takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown but Colamarino shows good takedown defense.
Billabong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Colamarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colamarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Colamarino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colamarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colamarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Kentrail Colamarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colamarino slips a jab from Billabong.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colamarino as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Billabong instigates a clinch. #T4#
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colamarino is struggling to control the position.
Colamarino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Billabong gets control of Colamarino's arms and successfully pulls guard. Billabong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Colamarino throwing strikes from guard but Billabong blocks nicely.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Colamarino postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colamarino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
Johnny Billabong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BKFC 16 - Lahey vs Bostic
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Arroyo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Billabong down.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Billabong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arroyo up against the cage.
Arroyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Billabong has him pressed against the cage.
Arroyo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Billabong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arroyo regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Arroyo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Arroyo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billabong is stalling in the full guard.
Arroyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arroyo has Billabong pulled in close to control his posture.
Arroyo is trying to keep Billabong in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arroyo lands with a cross.
Billabong checks a leg kick nicely.
Arroyo misses with the combination.
Arroyo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arroyo throws out the jab.
Arroyo scores with a decent looking hook.
Arroyo lands with a nice body punch.
Arroyo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Billabong checks a low kick from Arroyo.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Arroyo misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Billabong preventing the sweep.
Billabong stands and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arroyo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Billabong grinds an elbow into Arroyo's temple.
Arroyo is trying to improve his position.
Billabong tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Billabong is putting a hurting on Arroyo here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arroyo wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arroyo throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arroyo.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Arroyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Billabong off the cage and back into range.
Arroyo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Arroyo there.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arroyo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billabong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arroyo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Billabong scoring with punches and elbows.
Billabong wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
Arroyo wants to control but Billabong postures up.
What's Arroyo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong scoring with punches from side control.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong moves into full mount!
Arroyo is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Arroyo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arroyo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billabong wants to sweep here but Arroyo controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Arroyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arroyo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billabong is pressing down on Arroyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Billabong has his foot on Arroyo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arroyo works his way back into a safe position though.
Arroyo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Arroyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billabong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arroyo has managed to get both his arms back between Billabong's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Arroyo trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Billabong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arroyo is one step ahead there.
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arroyo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Billabong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arroyo. Arroyo obviously looking to wear him down.
Arroyo lands a jab to the head.
Arroyo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Billabong closes the distance and clinches.
Arroyo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Billabong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arroyo looking to slow down the pace here.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo misses with a punch on the inside.
Arroyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong can't find room to land a body shot as Arroyo controls the action.
Arroyo lands a body shot.
Billabong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Billabong.
A short left from Billabong.
I was talking to Arroyo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arroyo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arroyo.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Arroyo.
Arroyo stalling in the clinch but Billabong improves position.
Billabong taking a breather.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Billabong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Arroyo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Billabong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Billabong slows the pace down.
Arroyo is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo seems a little lost for a moment, as Billabong dominates the positioning.#T3#
Billabong scoring with punches and elbows.
Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Billabong lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Billabong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billabong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arroyo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Arroyo stops Billabong from passing to mount.
Arroyo is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Billabong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arroyo wants to control but Billabong postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Billabong moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Javier Arroyo had this to say: 'Shout out to that dickhead Louie, 1-10-1 against G Wad, you are a disgrace!! Find a new hobby clown!!'.

Event: BKFC - 155/265 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Disson.
A countering left hand to the body from Billabong misses.#TD#
Disson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Billabong quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Disson is looking for a kimura but Billabong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Disson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong tries to roll over but Disson keeps him under control.
Billabong is not content to let Disson control the position.
Billabong wants to control but Disson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disson tries to pass to full mount but Billabong defends it. #T1#
Billabong wants to control but Disson is keeping busy.
Disson wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Disson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Billabong defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Disson shoots for a takedown but Billabong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billabong wants to counter the offense by Disson and move into the clinch position.
Disson shoots in and drives through. Billabong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fili Disson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Billabong counters by clinching up.
Disson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Billabong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Disson avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage. #T2#
Disson blocking some punches.
Disson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Billabong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Disson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Billabong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Billabong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Disson is trying to drag Billabong to the mat but Billabong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Billabong lands a body punch.
Billabong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disson wants to take the fight to the mat but Billabong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billabong misses with the head strike. #T3#
Disson can't get the takedown.
Billabong lands a shot to the body.
Disson is trying to drag Billabong to the mat but Billabong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Disson blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Disson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billabong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billabong misses with a punch on the inside.
Disson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billabong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Disson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Billabong pushes Disson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disson prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Disson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Billabong after a bit of a struggle.
Disson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Billabong is defending well.
Billabong lands a right hand.
Billabong lands an uppercut.#T4#
Disson blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Disson has Billabong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Billabong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billabong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disson tries for a takedown but Billabong manages to get underhooks.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Disson controls his hands.
Disson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Billabong prevents it.
Billabong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Disson tries to score a body lock takedown but Billabong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billabong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Billabong prevents it.
Disson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Disson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Billabong stuffs the takedown.
Disson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Billabong avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Disson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Billabong's guard.
Disson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billabong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Disson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billabong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Disson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Billabong 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.
Disson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Billabong 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Disson is refusing to be controlled, as Billabong sits in half guard.
Disson is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Billabong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Disson actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong prevents Disson from improving his position.
Disson won't allow Billabong to pass to mount. #SUB#
Disson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Disson is not content to let Billabong control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fili Disson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Disson has his takedown stuffed
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fili Disson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disson walks into a straight right hand from Billabong.
Disson with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Billabong moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Billabong.
Johnny Billabong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Billabong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Disson or not.
Disson tries to score a body lock takedown but Billabong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Disson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Billabong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Disson advances to half guard. #T4#
Billabong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Disson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Disson's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disson tries to escape the position.
Billabong misses with punches from the back.
Billabong tries to keep control of the position but Disson is staying busy.
Billabong misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disson tries to escape the position.
Disson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Billabong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
Disson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Disson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Disson has closed the distance and engaged Billabong in a clinch.
Disson is trying to drag Billabong to the mat but Billabong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Disson tries to break free but Billabong pushes him back against the cage.
Disson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fili Disson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Billabong.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Disson controls his hands. #BC#
Disson breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Disson or perhaps it was just good defense by Billabong, which made it look bad.
Disson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Billabong tries to avoid it but Disson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Billabong to the ground. Billabong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2#
Billabong clinches with his opponent.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Disson avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Billabong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billabong stops a takedown attempt from Disson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Disson can't get the takedown.
Disson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Billabong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billabong scores with a shot to the side of Disson's head.
Billabong is leaning against Disson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Disson prevents a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Disson controls his hands.
A short right from Billabong on the inside.
Billabong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Billabong.
Fili Disson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disson's elbow.
Billabong scores with a hook to the body.
Billabong is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Disson tightens his grip and picks Billabong up, before dumping him to the ground. Billabong manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Billabong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Disson frees his head nicely. Oh but Billabong has switched to an armbar! Disson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BKFC - 155 Bracket
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
Hog doesn't manage to clinch there - Billabong circles away.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hog.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Billabong there.
Hog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hog won't be happy with that.
Hog can't do much from the bottom here.
Billabong working the ground and pound.
Billabong controlling from side mount.
Hog is not content to let Billabong control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hog wants to control but Billabong postures up.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hog keeps working.
Billabong lands a nice forearm strike.
Hog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hog stops Billabong from passing to mount.
Hog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Hog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hog is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hog has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Hog is trying to get back to half guard.
Billabong trying to control the action but Hog is working from the bottom.
Hog is letting Billabong control him for a moment.
Hog is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Hog looks to move to half guard but instead Billabong has passed into mount! Damn!
Hog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Billabong controlling his opponent.
Billabong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hog can't escape the position. #SUB#
Billabong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hog is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hog and Billabong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hog tries to buck Billabong off but Billabong is having none of it.
Hog is trying to strike from the bottom but Billabong has passed into full mount.
Hog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Billabong unloading with bombs!
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Billabong is working for a guillotine from mount but Hog frees his head quite easily.
Hog is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Hog tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hog keeps trying to improve his position.
Billabong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hog.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hog, as that shot connected.
Hog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hog has his hands on Billabong's head, controlling the position.
Billabong passes Hog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is trying to control. Hog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Billabong trying to mount his opponent but Hog defends it. #T1#
Hog throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Billabong passes into side control, despite Hog's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Billabong working away.#SUB#
Billabong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Hog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hog manages to get back to half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Billabong is trying to work for a kimura but Hog is defending well. #SUB#
Billabong is trying to work for a kimura but Hog is defending well.
Hog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Hog keeps moving. #T3#
Hog wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment.
Hog wants to control but Billabong passes easily into half guard.
Hog is looking to improve his position.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hog throws a strike from the bottom but Billabong passes into side control!
Hog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Billabong prevents Hog from improving his position.
Billabong is trying to control. Hog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Hog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hog trying to control the position.
Billabong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hog is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong connects with a looping right hand.
Hog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Billabong.
Hog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Hog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Billabong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hog can do to turn this around?
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Hog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Billabong postures up. #T1#
Hog keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billabong defends well.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Billabong drops back looking for a leg! Hog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hog manages to kick Billabong off! Billabong jumps back into Hog's guard.
Hog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Hog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Billabong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Billabong stands up over Hog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Billabong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Billabong content to stall in guard here.
Hog working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Billabong trying to control but Hog is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hog throws his legs up looking for a submission but Billabong uses it to pass to side control.
Billabong controls the position.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hog gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hog is just holding on here. Billabong manages to take his back. #T4#
Billabong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Billabong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hog defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hog is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Billabong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Billabong is hanging on to Hog's back as he tries to escape.
Billabong has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hog trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billabong, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong 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: LOM Lightweight Final
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
Maestro 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.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Maestro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maestro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong slips a straight right by Maestro.
Billabong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestro finds it's way round the side to connect with Billabong's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Maestro misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Maestro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro slips under a jab.
Maestro misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Maestro misses the jab.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.#T1#
Billabong ducks right into an uppercut from Maestro.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Maestro.
Maestro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Maestro works Billabong's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Maestro does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Maestro. Beautiful body shot.
Maestro throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Billabong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maestro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro is working hard here to advance position.
Billabong trying to control but Maestro is working from the bottom.
Maestro is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Maestro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Billabong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Billabong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billabong keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Maestro preventing the sweep.
Maestro is pushing down on Billabong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Billabong is fighting to maintain full guard but Maestro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Maestro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maestro throwing shots but Billabong is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong moves out of range as Maestro strikes.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong slips a jab from Maestro.
Maestro lands a jab to Billabong's midsection.
Maestro throws out a powerful jab.
Maestro throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maestro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maestro throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Maestro scores with a hook to the body. Billabong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maestro misses the jab.
Maestro misses with a hook.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Maestro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head. #CL#
Maestro moves into range and clinches up with Billabong.#BC#
Maestro breaks the clinch.
Maestro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong ducks right into an uppercut from Maestro.
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Maestro.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestro misses the target.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Maestro throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maestro as he avoids it easily.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Maestro lands with a cross.
A jab from Maestro misses.
Maestro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Matija Maestro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maestro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range. #TD2#
Maestro tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Maestro looking for subs from the bottom but Billabong mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Billabong wants to control the pace but Maestro is squirming around nicely.
Billabong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maestro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Billabong lands a big elbow.
Billabong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Billabong tries to control but Maestro wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Billabong.#T4#
Billabong prevents Maestro from getting the reversal.
Billabong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maestro's face.
Billabong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Maestro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maestro trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Billabong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maestro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maestro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Maestro catches Billabong right on the button with a cross.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Maestro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Maestro misses
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maestro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.#T1#
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maestro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billabong.
Maestro lands a right hook to the body.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Maestro misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestro misses with an uppercut.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Maestro thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.#T2#
Maestro throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Maestro gets caught napping as Billabong dives in and scores a takedown. Maestro manages to retain guard.
Billabong is working Maestro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Maestro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billabong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Billabong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Billabong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Maestro regains half guard.
Billabong is nestled in close to Maestro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Billabong trying to mount his opponent but Maestro defends it.
Maestro tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Billabong is taking a breather. Maestro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#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.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestro keeps working.
Maestro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billabong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billabong's back!
Maestro wants to control but Billabong manages to buck him off and is now in Maestro's guard! Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maestro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billabong defends it easily.
Billabong with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matija Maestro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Billabong shoots for a takedown but Maestro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maestro cracks Billabong with a good jab.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong tries to clinch but Maestro moves out of range.
Billabong slips under a jab from Maestro.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Maestro looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so Billabong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Maestro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Maestro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billabong defends well.
Maestro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maestro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Maestro's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Billabong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maestro is keeping the position for now.
Billabong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maestro wants to get back to full guard.
Billabong sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Billabong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maestro defending well though.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Maestro is in trouble now - Billabong has advanced to mount!
Maestro can't escape the position.
Maestro wants to control but Billabong is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Billabong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
Maestro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Maestro is defending well.
Maestro is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maestro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
Maestro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Maestro avoids it easily.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Billabong has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Maestro.
Billabong blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billabong jabs Maestro right on the nose. Maestro blinks but takes it well.
Billabong scores with a jab. Maestro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Billabong has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
Billabong keeps control of Maestro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maestro breaks from the clinch.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestro with a hook.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestro.
Billabong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestro on the side of the head.
Maestro throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Billabong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maestro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billabong is in Maestro's guard.
Maestro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maestro wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Maestro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billabong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billabong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Maestro keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong pushes down on Maestro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Billabong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maestro!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maestro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Billabong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Billabong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maestro holds on, trying desperately to control.
Maestro tries to lock up and control but Billabong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maestro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maestro wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Maestro is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
Maestro wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Matija Maestro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LOM Lightweight Semi final
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Filho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filho closes the distance and clinches up with Billabong, looking for a takedown. Filho pushes Billabong against the cage but Billabong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Filho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Billabong being controlled here momentarily.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Filho working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Filho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Filho.#TD#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Filho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filho dodges the ground and pound from Billabong.
Billabong throws a strike aimed at the side of Filho's head but Filho avoids it well.
Filho trying to remain calm as Billabong controls from the top position.
Filho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billabong.
Billabong fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Billabong tries to advance position but instead Filho slips a leg back in to half guard.
Filho is trying to stand back up but Billabong is controlling him
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billabong stalling.
Billabong is pressing down on Filho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filho is holding on for now.
Filho 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.
Filho is looking to improve his position. #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.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Filho defends it. #SUB#
Billabong is working for a kimura but Filho is defending it quite comfortably. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filho dives in for a single leg takedown but Billabong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Billabong 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Billabong in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Filho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Filho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Filho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filho trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Filho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filho showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Filho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filho trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Billabong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filho defends it easily.
Filho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Filho is continuing to stall.
Filho with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Filho looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Filho stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Billabong throws up his legs and catches Filho in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Filho tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Billabong! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: LOM Lightweight Quarter Finals
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Dangerous throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dangerous connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billabong's hands.
Dangerous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Dangerous looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Dangerous jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Billabong has Dangerous up against the cage in a clinch.
Billabong jumps guard but Dangerous turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dangerous breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerous connects with the punch.
Billabong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billabong wants to clinch up but Dangerous keeps it at a distance.
Billabong slips a jab from Dangerous.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dangerous defends it well.#T1#
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Dangerous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dangerous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dangerous throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Dangerous didn't expect that.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dangerous wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dangerous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billabong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Dangerous wants to stand and escape but Billabong is having none of it. #SUB2#
Billabong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Billabong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Dangerous.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dangerous is keeping the position for now.
Billabong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dangerous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Billabong on the ground.
Dangerous wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Billabong manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Dangerous is looking to escape.
Dangerous wants to control but Billabong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Billabong has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dangerous defend it? Billabong steps over the head and cranks it - Dangerous is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Billabong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Billabong!
After the fight, Johnny Billabong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: LOM Week 3
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Disson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Disson is looking for a kimura but Billabong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Disson to get the leverage.
Billabong trying to control but Disson postures up.
Billabong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Disson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Disson tries to control but Billabong wriggling away.
Billabong is looking to improve his position but Disson isn't that keen on the idea.
Disson wants to control the pace but Billabong is squirming around nicely.
Disson works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I really don't envy Billabong right now.
Billabong is working hard here to advance position.
Billabong trying to control the hands but Disson breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Billabong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disson has good solid back control here.
Disson tries to get the hooks in deep but Billabong pushed the leg off. #T3#
Billabong wants to control his opponent's hands but Disson gets his hands free.
Disson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Disson looking to break Billabong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Billabong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Disson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Disson looking to break Billabong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Billabong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Disson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Disson controls the action.
Disson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billabong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billabong tries to escape the position.
Disson tries to keep control of the position but Billabong is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Disson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Billabong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fili Disson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Disson shoots for a double leg takedown but Billabong sprawls well. He's pushed Disson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Disson shoots and misses #CL#
and Billabong counters by clinching up.
Billabong prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fili Disson.
Disson can't get the takedown.
Disson wants to take the fight to the mat but Billabong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Disson.
Disson tries for a takedown but Billabong manages to get underhooks.
Disson takes a shot to the head.
Billabong is trying to maintain a safe position but Disson gets an underhook and turns Billabong into the cage.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Disson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Disson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Billabong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billabong is pressed up against the cage. Disson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Billabong down to the mat. Billabong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Disson.#T1#
Billabong tries to clinch but Disson is having none of it.
Disson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Disson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Disson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Billabong wants to control but Disson postures up.
Billabong tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Disson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Billabong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Disson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Disson working away.
Disson wants to take a breather but Billabong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Disson. #SUB#
Disson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Disson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Billabong has his foot on Disson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Disson works his way back into a safe position though.
Disson trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disson tries to free his leg and advance position but Billabong is retaining full guard.
Billabong wants to control the position but Disson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Disson wants to pass to mount but Billabong is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billabong manages to get to full guard.
Billabong trying to keep a closed guard but Disson is proving a slippery customer.
Disson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Disson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Disson's guard.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Disson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Disson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Billabong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billabong is trying to control Disson's posture but Disson avoids it. #SUB2#
Disson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Disson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Billabong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Disson's guard! Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Disson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Disson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Billabong 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##T2#
Disson wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
Disson is trying to control but Billabong manages to pass to mount!
Billabong misses with some ground and pound and Disson recovers position to half guard.
Disson is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Billabong is pressing down on Disson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Disson is holding on for now.
Billabong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Billabong fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Billabong working for a submission but Disson is keeping him at bay.
Disson is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Billabong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Billabong punching from mount but Disson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Disson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Billabong controlling from the full mount.
Disson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Billabong moves to the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: LOM Trials 2 per CK
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Billabong throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Petrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Billabong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov wanted to stand there but Billabong had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Billabong prevents Petrov from moving into mount.
Billabong is not content to let Petrov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong prevents Petrov from moving into mount. #T1#
Petrov wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy.
Petrov works to advance to full mount. Billabong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Billabong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Petrov unloads with some shots from mount but Billabong bucks and avoids them well.
Petrov throwing strikes here but Billabong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Petrov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Petrov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Petrov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Billabong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Billabong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong 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.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyotr Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Pyotr Petrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Pyotr Petrov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Pyotr Petrov!

Pyotr Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
Pyotr Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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