Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burnett slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Jab, jab by Burnett - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Burnett lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Burnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Barbosa working away.
Barbosa wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnett tries to bench press Barbosa off him but Barbosa keeps the position.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Burnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa is really struggling to control Burnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbosa working away.#T3#
Barbosa trying to control the action but Burnett 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.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burnett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Burnett.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Lucas Barbosa's cut is getting worse.
Burnett cracks Barbosa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barbosa falls to his knees and Burnett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Leonov counters with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Leonov tries to sprawl but Barbosa drives through with a takedown into 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.
Barbosa is thwarting Leonov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov pushes Barbosa off but Barbosa dives into side control. #SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Leonov! #SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Leonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barbosa postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leonov! #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonov throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Barbosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leonov.
Leonov tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leonov in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Barbosa prevents Leonov from moving into mount.
Barbosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Leonov's head to control him but Leonov postures up.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonov's back!
Barbosa has the hooks in. Leonov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barbosa gets his hands free as Leonov looks to control.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Leonov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barbosa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Leonov trying to control the hands but Barbosa won't let him. #SUB#
Barbosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonov is in bad spot here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonov trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
Leonov wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
Leonov is in bad spot here.
Leonov trying to control but not successfully.
Leonov tries to escape but Barbosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonov is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Leonov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Leonov catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Leonov slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Barbosa shrugs it off though. #T1#
Leonov lands with a cross.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa slips a jab from Leonov.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Leonov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Leonov sprawls well.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Leonov. #T2#
Donk. Leonov catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.#T3#
Leonov looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonov sprawls well. Leonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa tries to work over Leonov's front leg with a kick but Leonov checks it.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Leonov scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Leonov coming out on top.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leonov cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Leonov.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonov lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Leonov circles away easily
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonov's waist but Leonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Leonov scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonov is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Leonov circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Leonov misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonov circles away.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage. #BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Leonov.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leonov eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.#T3#
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Barbosa throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Leonov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Leonov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonov 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Green has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barbosa uses from the top position.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Green throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barbosa uses it to pass to side control.
Barbosa is staying tight to Green's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barbosa but great work by Green.
Green has knee on belly momentarily but Barbosa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Green is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking to pass Barbosa's guard but actually Barbosa recovers to full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Green wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Green lying in Barbosa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Barbosa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Green taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Barbosa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barbosa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Narloch controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Narloch is defending well.
Narloch is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Narloch wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Narloch is trying to stand.
Narloch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Narloch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Narloch is not content to let Barbosa control the position.#ES2#
Narloch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barbosa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Narloch on the inside.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Narloch won't allow it. #T2#
Narloch lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Narloch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Narloch counters by moving into the clinch.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Narloch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Narloch lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narloch lands a left hand.
Narloch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Narloch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Narloch presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narloch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narloch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narloch just leaning against Barbosa, taking a breather. #T3#
Barbosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Narloch prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narloch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Narloch smiles and moves away.
Narloch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narloch misses with a double jab.
Narloch cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Narloch.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there #KD2#
and Narloch counters with a crisp one two that drops Barbosa! Narloch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barbosa to his feet! Barbosa is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Narloch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.#T4#
Narloch throws a monster overhand right that drops Barbosa! Narloch follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Narloch!

Event: SYN 1020 Todd vs Exotic
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Narloch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa 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.
Narloch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narloch defends it nicely.#CL#
Barbosa pushes Narloch up against the cage in a clinch.
Narloch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narloch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Narloch has double underhooks.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narloch to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa jumps guard but Narloch stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Barbosa manages to pull guard. #T1#
Narloch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Narloch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Narloch wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa is trying to keep Narloch in close.
Narloch trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Narloch wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Narloch trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa 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.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Narloch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barbosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Narloch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Narloch checks a leg kick.#CL#
Barbosa rushes Narloch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Narloch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa jumps guard but Narloch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Narloch breaks the clinch.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narloch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good standup being displayed there by Narloch as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Narloch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Lucas Barbosa's cut is getting worse.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Narloch sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Narloch lands a nice shot to the body.
Narloch lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Narloch misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Narloch fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Narloch as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Narloch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Narloch.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Narloch has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Lucas Barbosa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Narloch lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narloch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Lucas Barbosa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Narloch has Barbosa pushed against the cage.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narloch lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T4#
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Narloch is controlling the position.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Narloch lands an uppercut.
Narloch scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Narloch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Narloch.
Narloch lands a nice shot to the body.
Narloch lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leandro Narloch!

Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Redd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Redd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Redd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa 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#
Redd manages to get to full guard.
Redd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Redd 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.
Redd working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #T2#
Redd wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Redd looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily. #SUB2#
Redd is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Redd is looking to sweep but instead, Barbosa has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa prevents Redd from getting the reversal.#T4#
Barbosa tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Redd 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.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Redd is controlling Barbosa's trapped leg to prevent Barbosa from advancing to side control.
Redd gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
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 Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa tries to bum rush Redd with a series of wild strikes but Redd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Redd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redd.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redd throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Redd slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Redd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redd ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd cracks Barbosa with a big right hand but Barbosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redd's best efforts.#T2#
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Redd seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa is not content to let Redd control the position.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Kodiyak Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Redd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redd works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is trying to keep Redd in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Redd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Redd tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redd looks to clinch #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Redd keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa 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#
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Barbosa 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.
Redd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redd doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Redd shoots in.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Redd avoids it well.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.#CL2#
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Barbosa has clasped his hands together around Redd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redd, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redd 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.
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd lands a big shot there that rocks Barbosa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working. #T3#
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd lands a couple of digs.
Redd won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redd wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Redd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redd has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarver, as that shot connected.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tarver throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarver throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Tarver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarver.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarver looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.#T1#
Tarver slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Tarver misses with a hook.
A jab from Tarver misses.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Tarver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarver throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa tests Tarver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarver counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Tarver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Tarver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Tarver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarver defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Tarver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa cracks Tarver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Tarver tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Tarver defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver lands a body punch.
Tarver tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Barbosa decides to pull guard.
Barbosa controls Tarver momentarily but Tarver frees himself.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Tarver defends easily. #T4#
Tarver slips nicely into half guard.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarver is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa 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.
Tarver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Tarver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Tarver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Tarver with a series of wild strikes but Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Tarver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbosa manages to circle out of the way.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Tarver with a series of wild strikes but Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tarver back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tarver slips under a jab.
Tarver slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Tarver throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Tarver with a series of wild strikes but Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa.
Tarver fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tarver working aggressively here. #BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarver.
Tarver jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Tarver. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Tarver has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarver misses with the head strike.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tarver moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Tarver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Barbosa.
Tarver misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Barbosa pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tarver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tarver controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself. #SUB#
Tarver has an active guard here but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa 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#
Tarver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Tarver lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Tarver counters by clinching up.
Tarver tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarver backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Tarver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarver.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Tarver staying out of range there.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Tarver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbosa manages to circle out of the way.
Tarver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Tarver gets a clinch. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Tarver avoids them all with ease.
Tarver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away. #T2#
Tarver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarver is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarver is just out of range.
Tarver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarver tries to clinch up.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Tarver throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
Tarver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarver circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Tarver darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarver is tightening it up a little... Barbosa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barbosa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barbosa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa tries to bum rush Shalashaska with a series of wild strikes but Shalashaska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shalashaska blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shalashaska - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shalashaska. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shalashaska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shalashaska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Shalashaska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalashaska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Shalashaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalashaska blocks a jab.
Shalashaska throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Shalashaska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shalashaska has time to react.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa 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.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shalashaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Shalashaska feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Shalashaska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Shalashaska avoids it well and moves away.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shalashaska tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shalashaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalashaska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Shalashaska ducks down to avoid it.
Shalashaska throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shalashaska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalashaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shalashaska can pounce on him.
Shalashaska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Shalashaska. #CL2#
Shalashaska clinches up against the cage.
Shalashaska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Barbosa dodges an elbow strike from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska wants a takedown.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa sizes up Shalashaska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Shalashaska tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shalashaska digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.#CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Shalashaska. Shalashaska maintains the clinch.
A short right from Shalashaska on the inside.
Shalashaska pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Shalashaska has Barbosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shalashaska pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barbosa tumbling to the mat - Shalashaska dives into Barbosa's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalashaska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barbosa's head.#T4#
Shalashaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shalashaska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalashaska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalashaska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shalashaska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shalashaska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shalashaska is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shalashaska fails with the takedown.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Shalashaska has managed to clinch. #TD#
Barbosa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shalashaska regains guard immediately.
Shalashaska wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa wants to control the position but Shalashaska says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Shalashaska seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Shalashaska connects with a nice short shot to Barbosa's temple.
Shalashaska lands with a punch from half guard.
Shalashaska works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Shalashaska postures up.
Shalashaska connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shalashaska wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Barbosa is bucking up trying to escape but Shalashaska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shalashaska can't control as he wanted to and Barbosa manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Shalashaska missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Shalashaska working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Shalashaska has control of the leg.
Shalashaska working Barbosa over with strikes.
Shalashaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shalashaska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalashaska is one step ahead there.
Adam Shalashaska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shalashaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Shalashaska wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shalashaska should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barbosa has tightened it up now! Shalashaska should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucas Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lucas Barbosa thanked Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Adam Shalashaska was interviewed post fight and said 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Bar drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bar is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bar wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bar keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barbosa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bar pulls down on the head and he's put Barbosa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonny Bar!

Event: SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Redd has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Redd trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Barbosa is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd lands an elbow. #T1#
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Redd cracks Barbosa with a big elbow.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Redd cracks Barbosa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Redd throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Redd slows the pace down.
It looks like Redd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Redd tries to move to mount but Barbosa blocks the move with his legs.
Redd tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Redd wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd postures up.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd landing a few strikes.
Redd has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Redd prevents Barbosa from getting the reversal.#T4#
BOOM! Redd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barbosa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barbosa is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barbosa 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Redd is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Redd avoids it well and moves away.
Redd connects with a jab.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redd thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a single leg into guard. Redd didn't expect that.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redd! #REVB#
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is trying to control Redd's posture but Redd avoids it. #T1#
Redd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Redd trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa prevents Redd from improving position. #T2#
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbosa's legs.
Redd looks up at the clock and then as Barbosa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Redd trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Redd advances to full mount. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but Redd isn't that keen on the idea.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd is pressing down on Barbosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbosa is holding on for now.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Redd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Redd wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Redd misses #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Redd fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbosa advances position into side control!#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Redd is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Barbosa trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Barbosa working away.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Redd is working away. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Redd is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa happy to just control the position for now.
Redd struggling a bit here.
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redd struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab. #CL2#
Redd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Redd has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Redd has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape. #T4#
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redd controlling the pace for now.
Redd wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucas Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa is trying to stand 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 Lucas Barbosa.
Well Redd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Narloch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
A combination from Narloch does no damage.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narloch misses with a left hand #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Narloch fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narloch is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Narloch is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it. #T1#
Barbosa trying to control the action but Narloch is working from the bottom.
Narloch is looking to reverse the position.
Narloch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narloch keeps working.
Narloch is trying to improve his position.#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.
Narloch is trying to buck Barbosa off.
Barbosa controls the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Narloch is right now.
Narloch tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Narloch is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narloch! But no joy.#T3#
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Narloch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narloch.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narloch.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Narloch counters with a nice uppercut.
Narloch throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.#T4##TD#
Barbosa drives through with a really 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!
Narloch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Narloch is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Narloch is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narloch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Narloch ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Narloch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Narloch with a series of wild strikes but Narloch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Narloch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Narloch counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa takes a swing at Narloch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Narloch tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.#T1#
Narloch is pushing Barbosa's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Narloch is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Narloch is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Narloch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Narloch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Narloch is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Narloch is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Narloch struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Narloch is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Narloch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Narloch is looking to reverse the position.
Narloch is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa wants to control but Narloch is keeping him busy.
Narloch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Narloch is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Narloch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Narloch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Narloch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narloch keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Narloch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Narloch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Narloch counters with a stiff right hand.
Narloch throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narloch sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Narloch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!#SUB#
Barbosa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Narloch is trying to escape and Barbosa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Narloch is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barbosa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Green decides to pull guard.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB#
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa seems keen to control Green's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #T1#
Green advances position into side control!
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Green in the domination position with Barbosa hanging on.
Green wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.#SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa is not content to let Green control the position. #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.
Barbosa tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Barbosa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Green's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#T3#
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbosa regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Green throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Green misses with a head kick.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.#BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green slips a jab from Barbosa.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Green with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Green with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Green feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Green dives in and scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Green wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ed Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Green gets full guard.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control the position here.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa seems keen to control Green's posture.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
Barbosa 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.#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.
Green wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Green postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Barbosa is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green pushes down on Barbosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Barbosa controlling well, preventing Green from escaping the position. #SUB#
Green is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barbosa gets his way!
Barbosa is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Barbosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barbosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Green trying to move into half guard but instead Barbosa has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Green 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.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Green.
I think Green 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa shoots and misses
and Burnett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Burnett.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Burnett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Burnett scores with a punch to the head.
Burnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Burnett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa lands the left hand.#TD2#
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Burnett is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Burnett's guard.
Burnett is controlling Barbosa's posture.#T1#
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Burnett's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Burnett defends it.
Burnett is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.
Burnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barbosa is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burnett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa cracks Burnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett staying out of range there.#TD2#
Burnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbosa throws a one two combo.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Burnett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnett.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Burnett avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Burnett lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burnett.#CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burnett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Burnett misses with a looping left.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Burnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa moves out of range as Burnett strikes.#TD2#
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Burnett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnett looking to control.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Burnett is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Barbosa slips a straight right by Burnett.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Khalil Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Burnett.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett walks into a jab.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Burnett to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Barbosa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Barbosa dominates the positioning.#T4#
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Burnett sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnett is trying to escape the position but Barbosa is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Burnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnett is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnett struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barbosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burnett is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barbosa yanks on the arm and Burnett is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lucas Barbosa thanked UNDEFEATED for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Quigley throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Quigley tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley misses the jab.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quigley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quigley wants it to stay on the feet.
Quigley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quigley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Quigley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa swings around for an armbar but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barbosa's guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Quigley trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to keep Quigley in close. #T2##SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
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 Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Quigley is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Quigley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.#T3#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Quigley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Quigley postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quigley turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Quigley controlling from the top position.
Quigley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
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 Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa controls the position from side control.
Quigley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Quigley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Quigley controlling him for the moment.
Quigley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quigley tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Quigley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quigley has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Quigley postures up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Quigley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Quigley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quigley has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Quigley pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley preventing the sweep.
Quigley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barbosa pulls Quigley in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Quigley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barbosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Quigley.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Quigley moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Barbosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Quigley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Quigley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Quigley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quigley stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Quigley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quigley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quigley defends well.
Quigley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Quigley looking for a sweep. Not yet Quigley, not yet.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quigley is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Quigley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quigley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Quigley in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa controls Quigley momentarily but Quigley frees himself. #SUB2#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quigley is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.

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 Matthew Quigley.
I think Quigley 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
A relieved looking Matthew Quigley 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: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Oliva slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliva pinned against the cage. Oliva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Oliva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barbosa 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.
Oliva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Oliva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Oliva postures up.
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Barbosa seems keen to control Oliva's posture.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliva uses it to pass to side control.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Oliva misses with the ground and pound.
Oliva misses with the ground and pound.
Oliva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Oliva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barbosa parries the strikes from Oliva easily there. Oliva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barbosa to escape.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barbosa wants to control but Oliva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliva.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Oliva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Oliva.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Oliva throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Oliva avoids it easily.
Barbosa defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Oliva, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Oliva against the cage but Oliva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva connects with a body shot.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbosa lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliva wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Oliva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa works over Oliva's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliva counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliva scores with a body shot. #T1#
Oliva takes one on the button.
Oliva moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Oliva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!
Oliva trying to control.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliva is not going to allow Barbosa to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Barbosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Oliva gets his way!
Oliva is throwing strikes but Barbosa counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Barbosa regains half guard. #T2#
Oliva wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oliva. #SUB2#
Oliva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliva is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. Oliva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa very nearly forgot to thank UNDEFEATED amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crawley to the mat! Crawley manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Crawley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawley manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Crawley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa prevents Crawley from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa pushing down on Crawley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa prevents Crawley from standing back up.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stops Crawley from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Crawley is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crawley!
Barbosa moves to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa controlling the position well here. Crawley rolled but Barbosa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barbosa wants to control but Crawley is keeping busy.#T3#
Crawley is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawley is controlling his hands well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crawley trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
Barbosa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Barbosa looking to break Crawley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crawley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barbosa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crawley trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa controls the action.
Crawley trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbosa taking a breather. #BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Crawley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crawley pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Barbosa goes for a double leg but Crawley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crawley continues to drive forward.
Crawley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawley throws a head kick that Barbosa semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Crawley shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barbosa. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crawley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawley is defending well.
Crawley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crawley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Crawley!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Crawley stands up and waves to Barbosa to follow him.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#TD#
Barbosa 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him. #T3#
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Crawley keeps moving.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa prevents Crawley from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.
Crawley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa shoots and misses
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Crawley. No joy for Barbosa on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawley! But no joy.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Crawley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crawley's waist but Crawley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Crawley.
Crawley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa catches Crawley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawley throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawley swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Crawley seems unphased.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawley wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Crawley's defenses. #TD#
Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Crawley defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Barbosa stops Crawley from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawley is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa wants to control but Crawley is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawley lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Crawley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawley on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Crawley.
I think Crawley 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Saigon sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Saigon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Saigon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saigon tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Saigon is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saigon controlling the position well.
Saigon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saigon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Saigon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Saigon, which made it look bad.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Saigon throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Saigon throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range. #T3#
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saigon thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Saigon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saigon wants it to stay on the feet.
Saigon stuffs the takedown.
Saigon thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Saigon is out of range. #TD#
Saigon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Saigon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
Saigon controlling the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa passes Saigon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
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 Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saigon is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Saigon circles away and we're back to standing.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Saigon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Saigon gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Saigon is keeping the position.
Barbosa pushing down on Saigon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucas Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Saigon.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Saigon is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saigon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saigon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saigon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saigon! #REVB#
Saigon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barbosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Saigon wants to stand but Barbosa has his arm trapped.
Saigon working away.
Barbosa tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon taking a breather here.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saigon controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well.
Saigon controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saigon quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Saigon defends it.
Saigon moves into full guard.
Saigon trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon controlling the position.
Saigon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saigon has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Saigon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saigon enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saigon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saigon has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa advances position into side control!#T3#
Saigon is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Saigon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saigon, who protects the arm well. #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.
Saigon is trying to improve his position.
Saigon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barbosa is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Saigon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saigon is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.

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 Lucas Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa gave a mention to UNDEFEATED in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Johnny Saigon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

178 cm
31 yrs
205 lbs

177 cm
39 yrs
253 lbs

Barbosa

Bitetti

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sanderlei Bitetti!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Barbosa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bitetti is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barbosa to the mat. Barbosa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (0) vs (2) Bitetti
Barbosa pulls Bitetti in close to his closed guard and prevents Bitetti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bitetti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti is continuing to stall.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Bitetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Bitetti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2##SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bitetti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bitetti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barbosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bitetti has passed into half guard!
Bitetti content to control rather than advance.
Bitetti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitetti controlling the pace.
Bitetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Barbosa controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to control Bitetti's posture. Bitetti takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Barbosa! Bitetti is rotating here... this could be the end... Barbosa is out! Bitetti has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanderlei Bitetti!
Our winner, Sanderlei Bitetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a jab when Ruiha was well out of range.#TD#
Barbosa gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ruiha could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Ruiha is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas Barbosa waved his t-shirt featuring UNDEFEATED's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Vinogradov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Vinogradov takes one to the side of the head.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Vinogradov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa throws a hook but Vinogradov blocks it.
Barbosa defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Vinogradov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vinogradov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A cross from Vinogradov lands.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Vinogradov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Barbosa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Vinogradov counters with a two punch combo.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinogradov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.#T3#
Vinogradov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Vinogradov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Vinogradov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Vinogradov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
Vinogradov throws a big counter combination but Barbosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Vinogradov avoids nicely.
Vinogradov is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Vinogradov lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
Barbosa slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa misses with a combination
enabling Vinogradov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Vinogradov dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
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!
Vinogradov digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinogradov.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vinogradov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinogradov.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
Vinogradov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Vinogradov looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinogradov.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Vinogradov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Vinogradov blocks it.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Vinogradov had a free shot at his head there.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vinogradov has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice body punch from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vinogradov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov misses with a wild body shot.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vinogradov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Vinogradov lands a jab to the nose.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Vinogradov misses its intended target.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?#T2#
Vinogradov tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Vinogradov with a series of wild strikes but Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Vinogradov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinogradov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinogradov cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Vinogradov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Vinogradov cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Vinogradov lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinogradov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range. #T4#
Vinogradov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinogradov walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vinogradov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Vinogradov cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Vinogradov moves out of range.
It looks like Vinogradov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lucas Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinogradov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Vinogradov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 138
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Hand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hand slips a jab from Barbosa.
Hand lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Hand moved out of range.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hand sprawls well. Hand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Hand moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Jab by Hand.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Hand shakes it off.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa throws a hook but Hand avoids it easily.
Hand throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Hand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Hand, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Hand against the cage but Hand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hand!
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hand rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Hand! #T4#
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hand has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Hand's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!

Event: Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawg's hands.
Dawg 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.
Dawg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawg misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawg misses with a hook.
Bad Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa slips a jab from Dawg.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawg.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Dawg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Dawg. Those never looked like landing.
Dawg thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Dawg misses with a straight left.
Dawg throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawg is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dawg swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dawg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa shoots in but Dawg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dawg throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawg lands with an overhand left.
Dawg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawg lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Bad Dawg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dawg misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Dawg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawg defends it well.
Barbosa 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.
No joy there for Dawg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawg.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Dawg.
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawg throws out the jab.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Dawg is out of range.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Dawg.#TD2#
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawg tries to get out of the position.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Dawg wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Dawg dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Dawg is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Dawg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dawg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Dawg looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Dawg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Barbosa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawg to the ground. Barbosa is now in Dawg's guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Dawg keeps moving.
Barbosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Dawg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawg is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Dawg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dawg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Barbosa looking to control. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawg's guard. #T2#
Dawg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is pressing down on Dawg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dawg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawg defends it well. #SUB2#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawg sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawg's head.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Dawg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dawg wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawg is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Dawg is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawg wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Dawg defends it.
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawg's guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Dawg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawg has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Dawg is keeping the position.
Dawg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dawg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barbosa has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawg has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Dawg is trying to improve his position.
Barbosa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa is staying tight to Dawg's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Barbosa landing a few strikes.
Dawg tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Dawg is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Dawg denies him. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Dawg is defending well.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Barbosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawg!
Barbosa prevents Dawg from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Dawg defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dawg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawg shrugs it off.
Dawg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.#SUB2#
Barbosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dawg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dawg and Barbosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dawg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Bad Dawg was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost on purpose.'.

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Finlayson 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.
Barbosa misses with a takedown
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Finlayson, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Finlayson against the cage but Finlayson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Finlayson misses with a body shot.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Finlayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Barbosa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finlayson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Finlayson!
Finlayson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbosa working a defensive guard but Finlayson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barbosa wants to control but Finlayson postures up.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finlayson 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. #T3#
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Finlayson seems content to control.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Finlayson is taking a breather. Barbosa 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.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Finlayson has control of the leg.
Finlayson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa trying to get back to full guard but Finlayson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barbosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa holding on to Finlayson's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Barbosa just trying to survive but Finlayson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barbosa tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finlayson.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finlayson to the mat! Finlayson manages to get full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Barbosa is fighting to break Finlayson's control of his arms but Finlayson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finlayson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Finlayson.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barbosa is looking to pass into half guard but Finlayson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finlayson is in guard.#REVR#
Finlayson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finlayson postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finlayson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barbosa is trying to keep Finlayson in close.
Torhte Finlayson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finlayson is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa is pulling down on Finlayson's head. It's preventing any offense from Finlayson, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finlayson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Finlayson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finlayson is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa 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.
Finlayson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Finlayson avoids nicely.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot.
Finlayson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finlayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#Lucas Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Finlayson gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa has gone for a leg lock! Finlayson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barbosa's guard.#REVR#
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Finlayson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Finlayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Finlayson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Finlayson gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finlayson can't keep his opponent in guard - Barbosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Finlayson has his hands clasped together around Barbosa's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finlayson is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Finlayson wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Barbosa 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. #SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Finlayson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Barbosa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finlayson!
Barbosa punching from mount but Finlayson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finlayson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finlayson! #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finlayson passes into side control.
Barbosa tries to buck Finlayson off but Finlayson is having none of it.
Finlayson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Finlayson taking a breather here.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Barbosa gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finlayson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Finlayson defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Finlayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finlayson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Finlayson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finlayson, as that shot connected.
Finlayson misses with a straight right. #T1#
Finlayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson 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: Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vinogradov!
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.
Barbosa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barbosa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barbosa lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa working away.#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinogradov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Barbosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barbosa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barbosa tries to control but Vinogradov wriggling away.
Barbosa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vinogradov tries to hold on but Barbosa postures up.#SUB#
Barbosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vinogradov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vinogradov and Barbosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vinogradov keeps Barbosa under control for a moment.
Vinogradov wants to control but Barbosa postures up.#T2##SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Vinogradov is defending well.
Vinogradov is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinogradov keeps working. #SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vinogradov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Vinogradov! #SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinogradov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinogradov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Vinogradov wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Vinogradov passes into half guard.
Vinogradov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Vinogradov's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vinogradov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Vinogradov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa is not content to let Vinogradov control the position.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa is not content to let Vinogradov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Vinogradov circles away easily
and Vinogradov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Barbosa moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target. #T1#
Barbosa moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Barbosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vinogradov on his heels. He'll look to pass Vinogradov's guard now, I'm sure.
Vinogradov can't keep his opponent in guard - Barbosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vinogradov is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barbosa pushes down on Vinogradov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa slows the pace down in half guard.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinogradov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vinogradov is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vinogradov trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov moves into full guard.
Barbosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinogradov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa is working Vinogradov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vinogradov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
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 Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barbosa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Vinogradov misses its intended target.
Vinogradov looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Vinogradov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Vinogradov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov 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.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Barbosa throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinogradov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Vinogradov sprawls well.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Vinogradov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov. #T2#
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa cracks Vinogradov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Vinogradov throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinogradov swivels and escapes.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinogradov misses the body punch #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a single leg into guard. Vinogradov didn't expect that.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Barbosa trying to control but Vinogradov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Vinogradov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa pushing down on Vinogradov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vinogradov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vinogradov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Vinogradov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vinogradov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Vinogradov throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinogradov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Barbosa.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbosa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vinogradov is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vinogradov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Vinogradov is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinogradov avoid being mounted?
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vinogradov trying to control here.
Barbosa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vinogradov!
Vinogradov wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.#T2#
Barbosa trying to control but Vinogradov is having none of it.
Barbosa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vinogradov is in real trouble. #SUB#
Barbosa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vinogradov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa is not going to allow Vinogradov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Barbosa looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Vinogradov is controlling Barbosa 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #T3#
Vinogradov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Vinogradov defends it easily. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle here but Vinogradov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barbosa is trying to control Vinogradov's posture but Vinogradov avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa wants to control but Vinogradov postures up.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinogradov tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling his head.
Barbosa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa had his way with Sergey Vinogradov in that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinogradov's hands.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vinogradov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vinogradov stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vinogradov sprawls well. Vinogradov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Barbosa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinogradov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinogradov keeping hold of Barbosa's head, controlling as best he can.
Barbosa is trying to control. Vinogradov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa stands and throws Vinogradov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vinogradov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Vinogradov denies him.
Barbosa working away.#SUB#
Barbosa swings around for an armbar but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barbosa's guard.
Vinogradov stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Vinogradov wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Vinogradov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Vinogradov wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Vinogradov has control of the leg.

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 Lucas Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1##TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veainu was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu seems keen to control Barbosa's posture.#SUB#
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Veainu's guard. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veainu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Veainu in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veainu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veainu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #SUB#
Veainu lying in Barbosa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Barbosa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Veainu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Siddik slips a straight right by Barbosa.#TD2#
Siddik drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Siddik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siddik has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik postures up. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Siddik has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Siddik's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 91
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa catches Godoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Godoi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godoi as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Godoi scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Godoi.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Godoi, which made it look bad.
Godoi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guilherme Godoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Guilherme Godoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Godoi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Godoi.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Godoi stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa shoots in but Godoi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Godoi but Godoi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.#T2#
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Godoi.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Godoi slips the punch.
Godoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godoi misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Godoi moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Godoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Godoi on the side of the head.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa scores with a jab.#TD2#
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Godoi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Godoi is defending well. #T4#
Godoi is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Barbosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Godoi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barbosa yanks on the arm and Godoi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa! Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.#TD#
Veainu tries to sprawl but Barbosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
Veainu keeping hold of Barbosa's head, controlling as best he can.
Barbosa 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.
Veainu is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veainu tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
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.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Veainu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Barbosa is thwarting Veainu's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veainu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Veainu is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veainu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Veainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbosa moves into full mount! Veainu won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Barbosa is working for a guillotine from mount but Veainu frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Barbosa has control of Veainu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veainu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Veainu tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Barbosa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Veainu is bucking up trying to escape but Barbosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Veainu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veainu 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.#SUB#
Barbosa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Veainu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barbosa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veainu's legs.
Veainu is looking to regain half guard here but Barbosa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Veainu is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa misses with the ground and pound.
Veainu wants to control but Barbosa postures up.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Veainu is defending well.
Veainu is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Veainu is looking to get back to his feet here but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Veainu's back.
Barbosa has the hooks in. Veainu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Veainu rolls, trying to escape but Barbosa keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Barbosa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Veainu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barbosa off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Galvao swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Galvao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galvao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvao tries to clinch up#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a single leg into guard. Galvao didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Galvao has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Barbosa has gone for a leg lock! Galvao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barbosa's guard.#REVB#
Galvao throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.#T2#
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa controls Galvao momentarily but Galvao frees himself.
Galvao won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
Galvao throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Galvao trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galvao trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galvao postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
Galvao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galvao's guard. #REVR#
Galvao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Galvao doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Barbosa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Galvao - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Galvao!
Jose Galvao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ravann throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Ravann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ravann throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Ravann tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Ravann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ravann pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Ravann closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a kimura here. Ravann looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barbosa wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!

Event: Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Barbosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sakuraba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuraba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barbosa won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Barbosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sakuraba frees his head nicely. Oh but Barbosa has switched to an armbar! Sakuraba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucas Barbosa! Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Kivi connects with a looping right hand.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Kivi cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Kivi 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.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Barbosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kivi throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Kivi scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Nice jab there from Kivi. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Kivi as Barbosa shoots in.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kivi moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kivi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Kivi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Kivi lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa cracks Kivi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keke Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kivi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kivi cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kivi.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Kivi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Kivi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a hook.
Keke Kivi 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.
Kivi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Kivi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivi's hands.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good shot there by Kivi.
Barbosa throws a hook but Kivi avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Barbosa catches Kivi right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kivi.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Kivi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with a hook.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Kivi misses the jab.
Kivi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kivi lands a jab to the nose.
Kivi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kivi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Kivi. No joy for Barbosa on that attempt.
Keke Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kivi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kivi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kivi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kivi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Island project, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kivi is not content to let Barbosa control the position. #T4#
Kivi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Barbosa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivi keeps working.
Kivi is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Kivi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa. #SUB2#
Barbosa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kivi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barbosa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kivi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barbosa lets go of the hold and Kivi can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 72
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Good Boy misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa slows the pace down.
Good Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Good Boy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Good Boy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Good Boy pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barbosa is looking to sweep but instead, Good Boy has passed into half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Good Boy has control of the leg.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Good Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa has his hands on Good Boy's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Good Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Good Boy from controlling successfully.
Good Boy wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Good Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Good Boy's guard. #REVB#
Barbosa pushes down on Good Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barbosa is taking a breather. Good Boy 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##SUB2#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Good Boy sees it coming and defends easily.
Good Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa. #SUB2#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Good Boy sees it coming and defends easily.
Good Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
Barbosa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Acme Island Savages. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Good Boy defending well.
Barbosa not doing much here.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Good Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Barbosa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Good Boy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!

Event: Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Koppia circles away.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Koppia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koppia defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Koppia throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Koppia avoids it easily.
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Koppia tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Koppia is controlling the position.
Barbosa wants to break free but Koppia has control.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Koppia holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koppia tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koppia to the ground. Koppia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koppia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Koppia is avoiding it.
It looked like Koppia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koppia works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koppia.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##TD2#
Barbosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koppia'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.
Koppia is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing.
Barbosa trying to control but Koppia is working from the bottom.
Koppia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koppia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa moves to clinch but Koppia breaks away
letting Koppia counter with a right hand.
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Koppia to counter with a crisp jab.
Koppia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Koppia leaning against his opponent.
Koppia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koppia.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Koppia.
Koppia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koppia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koppia stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Koppia - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koppia controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Koppia on the inside. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Koppia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koppia misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Koppia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koppia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia is having none of it.
It looked like Koppia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koppia.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Koppia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Koppia as the two fighters clinch.
Koppia scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Barbosa jumps into guard, dragging Koppia to the mat.
Koppia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koppia won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Koppia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koppia wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Koppia tries to pass.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Koppia is looking to counter punch.
Koppia 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.
Koppia misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Koppia is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Koppia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Koppia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia moves away
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
Koppia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Koppia gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Koppia.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koppia tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koppia to the ground. Koppia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koppia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koppia throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Koppia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Koppia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koppia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koppia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Koppia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Koppia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koppia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koppia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koppia counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Koppia.
Good shot there by Koppia.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Koppia circles away.
Koppia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
Koppia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa darts in trying to clinch
and Koppia counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Koppia scores with a body shot.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Koppia connects with a jab.#T3#
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Koppia circles away and keeps his distance.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koppia misses with a body shot.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#Lucas Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koppia defends it well.#T4##CL2#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Koppia slowing the pace effectively.
Koppia is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa moves out of range as Koppia strikes.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Koppia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ottaa Koppia had his way with Lucas Barbosa in that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Ottaa Koppia is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up with Koppia and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Koppia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koppia, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Koppia.
Barbosa has Koppia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koppia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koppia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koppia to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Koppia.
Barbosa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left hand lands to the body for Koppia.
Koppia lands with a right to the head.
Koppia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Koppia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Koppia - that landed with a thud.
Koppia lands a body punch.
A short right from Koppia on the inside.
Ottaa Koppia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koppia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.#BC#
Koppia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Koppia misses with a looping left.
Ottaa Koppia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koppia lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Koppia counter with a right hand.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koppia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Koppia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa wants to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koppia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Koppia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Koppia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa tries to clinch but Koppia moves away
and Koppia counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 57
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Kivi swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Kivi throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Kivi pushes him off.
It looked like Kivi 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.
Kivi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kivi.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kivi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kivi misses the target.
Keke Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Kivi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kivi throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Kivi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivi manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Kivi's guard.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Barbosa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kivi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Holmes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Holmes from advancing to side control.
Holmes trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holmes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holmes's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to escape the position.
Barbosa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barbosa is looking to control Holmes but Holmes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Holmes won't enjoy being in this position. Barbosa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Holmes is tapping - it's over boys! Barbosa picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Barbosa!

Event: Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
Kuas scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.#TD2#
Kuas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barbosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuas defends it easily.#SUB#
Barbosa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kuas rolls with it to try and escape but Barbosa cranks on the arm and Kuas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Kuas was interviewed post fight and said 'I will do it again! '.

Event: Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Turner thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a single leg into guard. Turner didn't expect that.
Barbosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barbosa postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Turner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbosa controls the pace.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Turner thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Barbosa.
The referee asks Barbosa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barbosa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barbosa working the ground and pound but Turner is defending the strikes.
Barbosa 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. #SUB#
Barbosa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Turner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barbosa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Turner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barbosa lets go of the hold and Turner can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
Sir Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that nigga'.

Event: Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Takamura feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa closes the distance but Takamura moves to the side #TD2#
and Takamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barbosa!
Takamura trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takamura 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.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Takamura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbosa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takamura's guard! Nice work there by Barbosa! #T1#
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Takamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa. #SUB2#
Takamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takamura working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily. #SUB#
Barbosa 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Takamura pulls Barbosa in to control the position. #SUB2#
Takamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is working Takamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa passes Takamura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takamura defending well though. #SUB#
Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!

Event: Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
OShea circles away from the clinch attempt.
OShea wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.#CL2#
OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OShea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OShea pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but OShea holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
OShea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa goes for a takedown attempt but OShea pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
OShea moves into the clinch.
OShea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for OShea.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OShea is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
OShea lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa tries to pull guard but OShea won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but OShea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OShea is trying to push Barbosa away but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OShea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa has OShea pressed against the cage, preventing OShea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OShea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa tries to bum rush OShea with a series of wild strikes but OShea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
OShea forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from OShea. #BC2#
OShea breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by OShea. OShea maintains the clinch.
OShea stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OShea missing with knees to the body.
OShea tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing OShea back against the cage. #T2#
OShea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but OShea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OShea.#CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by OShea. OShea maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OShea is pressed up against the cage. Barbosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OShea down to the mat. OShea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barbosa throws a body punch but OShea moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but OShea circles away.
OShea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa tries to clinch but OShea is having none of it. #CL2#
OShea gets a clinch.
OShea has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
OShea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OShea smiles and moves away. #CL2#
OShea closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.#T3#
OShea lands a body punch in the clinch.
OShea lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa jumps guard but OShea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OShea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but OShea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
OShea has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
OShea displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Barbosa is looking for a takedown.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch but OShea improves position.
OShea tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the cage.
OShea wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Barbosa avoiding damage as OShea throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from OShea. #BC2#
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OShea lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.#CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but OShea has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for OShea.
OShea looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by OShea.
OShea is trying to push Barbosa away but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OShea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
OShea keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. OShea is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in OShea's guard.#SUB#
Barbosa 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.
OShea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa is pushing down on OShea's leg trying to pass to half guard. OShea is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
OShea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Barbosa 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. #T1#
OShea wants to get back to full guard but Barbosa has mounted him!
OShea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barbosa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Barbosa thowing shots but they're missing.
OShea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barbosa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
OShea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barbosa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but OShea is surviving well by controlling Barbosa's body position as best he can.
OShea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barbosa tries to control but OShea wriggling away.
OShea is trying to reverse the position but instead Barbosa has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Barbosa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure OShea doesn't escape. #T3#
OShea trying to control the action but Barbosa just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShea trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. OShea has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Barbosa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! OShea taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Barbosa doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Barbosa!

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