Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Bastiat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bastiat with a poor takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a good low kick that Bastiat was not able to check.
Bastiat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Bastiat takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Tokugawa looking to score a takedown here. Bastiat is defending well but Tokugawa drives through and ends up in Bastiat's guard.
Bastiat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bastiat working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Bastiat is pulling down on Tokugawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Tokugawa, at least for the moment.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Bastiat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bastiat has his hands on Tokugawa's head, controlling the position.
Tokugawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bastiat is adopting a defensive guard.
Bastiat tries to strike from the bottom.
Bastiat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bastiat is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bastiat trying to control the position here.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokugawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat 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.
Tokugawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokugawa trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokugawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Bastiat blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tokugawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastiat trying to control the position here.
Bastiat trying to control the position.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bastiat controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastiat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tokugawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tokugawa won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat pulls Tokugawa in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tokugawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bastiat working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bastiat has momentary wrist control but Tokugawa slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Tokugawa preventing the sweep.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.
Bastiat wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment.
Bastiat controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bastiat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Bastiat's legs - danger averted.
Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastiat managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bastiat takes one to the chin there.
Tokugawa throws a low kick, looking for Bastiat's leg but Bastiat calmly moves out of range.
Bastiat misses with a double jab
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
Bastiat closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Tokugawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Tokugawa feints a counter leg kick.
Bastiat misses with a hook.
Bastiat with a nice cross.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat.
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat throws a combination that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastiat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Tokugawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Bastiat tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but Bastiat blocks with his arms.
Tokugawa gets underhooks to prevent Bastiat's takedown attempt. #T1#
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa fails to pull guard.
Bastiat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastiat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tokugawa to keep the fight standing.
Bastiat tries to pull guard but Tokugawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastiat drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside. #ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!
Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bastiat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Tokugawa breaks the clinch.
Bastiat looks for a takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Tokugawa moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bastiat pulls guard successfully.
Bastiat seems to have got his legs back now.
Tokugawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bastiat has momentary wrist control but Tokugawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bastiat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Bastiat is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
Bastiat is really struggling to control Tokugawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bastiat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tokugawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tokugawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bastiat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastiat is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tokugawa is pulling down on Bastiat's head. It's preventing any offense from Bastiat, at least for the moment.
Bastiat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bastiat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastiat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Bastiat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bastiat working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa. #T4#
Bastiat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bastiat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bastiat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tokugawa pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastiat preventing the sweep.
Bastiat landing some decent shots from guard.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokugawa has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenjiro Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa moves out of range as Bastiat strikes.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bastiat scores with a nice strike.
Bastiat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tokugawa momentarily.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat.
Tokugawa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frederic Bastiat is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastiat works over Tokugawa's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastiat swinging wildly here.
Tokugawa shoots in for a double leg but Bastiat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa throws out a powerful jab.
Bastiat throws a right and a left that Tokugawa avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tokugawa lands a really nice looking cross but Bastiat seems unphased.
Tokugawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastiat's waist but Bastiat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tokugawa off to one side. #T1#
A combination from Bastiat does no damage.
Tokugawa throws a front kick aimed at Bastiat's knee but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa lands with a straight right. Bastiat didn't see that one coming.
Bastiat throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bastiat shoots in and drives through. Tokugawa sprawls well.
Bastiat tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokugawa.
Bastiat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokugawa.
Bastiat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastiat throws out a powerful jab.
Bastiat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastiat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tokugawa tries to avoid it but Bastiat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tokugawa to the ground. Tokugawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Tokugawa moves into range and clinches up with Bastiat.
Tokugawa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bastiat with a big uppercut! Bastiat tries to clinch up but Tokugawa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bastiat to the mat! Bastiat covers up and Tokugawa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenjiro Tokugawa!
Frederic Bastiat was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hyping myself'.

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Christ throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat'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.
Bastiat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to stand up but Bastiat isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Christ trying to keep a closed guard but Bastiat is proving a slippery customer.
Bastiat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christ throws a combination that misses
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Bastiat to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Christ throws a body punch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Christ misses. #TD#
Christ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bastiat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Bastiat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bastiat is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bastiat being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Bastiat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastiat looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ keeping full guard, as Bastiat tries to pass.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ keeping full guard, as Bastiat tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastiat throws a big elbow that misses.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Christ manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
Bastiat looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastiat controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself.
Bastiat is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Bastiat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Bastiat clinches.
Christ lands a body punch.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ tries to work over Bastiat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastiat jumps guard but Christ turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Bastiat is controlling the position.
Christ misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Christ.
Bastiat prevents a body shot from Christ.
Christ will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bastiat up against the cage.
Christ lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Bastiat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Bastiat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
A body shot lands from Christ.
Bastiat blocks an uppercut.
Christ prevents the takedown attempt.
Christ lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Christ.
Bastiat is trying to pull guard but Christ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Bastiat tries to pull guard but Christ holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastiat drops back down to his feet.
Bastiat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christ holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastiat's elbow.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Bastiat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3##BC2#
Christ manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
Bastiat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christ just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiat moves out of range easily.
Bastiat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Bastiat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiat avoids the body shot from Christ.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Bastiat moved away.
Bastiat swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike.
Judah Christ seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bastiat misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastiat lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastiat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ swings for the body but Bastiat moves out of range.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Christ and move into the clinch.
Bastiat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Bastiat does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Christ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bastiat is trying to pull guard but Christ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bastiat feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, Bastiat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ 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#
Christ throws a leg kick but Bastiat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christ swings for the body but Bastiat moves out of range. #CL2#
Christ clinches.
Bastiat avoiding damage.
Bastiat blocks a body shot from Christ.
A frustrated look appears on Christ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christ.
Bastiat keeps control of Christ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ stalling against the cage.
Bastiat fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Bastiat clinches up against the cage.
Christ pushes Bastiat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch.
Christ is looking to slow Bastiat down with leg kicks. #CL#
Bastiat rushes Christ and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christ lands with a short shot to the head.
Christ leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bastiat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christ smiles and moves away.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Bastiat moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christ. #CL#
Bastiat clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Christ has managed to clinch. #TD#
Bastiat successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastiat is trying to keep Christ in close.
Bastiat is really struggling to control Christ but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastiat wants to control but Christ passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Bastiat is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat is working hard here to advance position.
Bastiat is trying to maintain the position but Christ is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastiat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bastiat wants to control but Christ is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christ is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastiat rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Bastiat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christ, pushing him back against the cage.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Christ pushes Bastiat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bastiat wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Christ scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastiat manages to avoid it.
Judah Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Bastiat moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Christ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christ 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Christ!
Judah Christ seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Frederic Bastiat stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am hyping myself'.

Event: DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Bastiat slips under a jab.#CL2#
Bastiat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastiat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastiat controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Bastiat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
Bastiat wants to take the fight to the mat but Murray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Bastiat is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Myles Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.#TD2#
Bastiat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murray uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Bastiat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Murray frees his head nicely. Oh but Bastiat has switched to an armbar! Murray is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 62: Licht vs Kowalski
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Commesary throws an overhand right that lands on Bastiat's shoulder, as Bastiat tries to avoid the shot.
Commesary sizes up Bastiat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Commesary.
Commesary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Commesary!
Bastiat wants to control but Commesary is keeping him busy.
Bastiat staying calm.
Commesary is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Bastiat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Commesary keeps working. #SUB#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Bastiat working the strikes but Commesary uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Commesary is defending against the submission attempts here by Bastiat.
Bastiat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bastiat throwing shots but Commesary is blocking nicely.
Commesary wants to get back to his feet.
Commesary is not content to let Bastiat control the position.
Commesary tries to kick Bastiat off but Bastiat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastiat is looking to advance position but Commesary won't allow it.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat throwing shots but Commesary is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bastiat seems to be working for a kimura but Commesary defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but Commesary defending well.
Commesary is staying active underneath Bastiat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastiat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bastiat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Commesary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastiat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Commesary defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat'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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastiat lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Commesary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Commesary is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bastiat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastiat throwing shots but Commesary is blocking nicely.
Bastiat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bastiat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bastiat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Commesary defending well though. #SUB#
Bastiat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bastiat is trying to control the action in half guard but Commesary is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bastiat is working for a submission of some sort.
Commesary 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.
Bastiat wants to free his trapped foot but Commesary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Bastiat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Commesary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastiat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Commesary tries to get set, Bastiat tries to push him back and clinch up but Commesary manages to avoid the attempt.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Commesary can do to turn this around?
Bastiat needs to keep his hands up - Commesary had a free shot at his head there.
Commesary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Commesary avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Commesary misses #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but Commesary defending well.
Commesary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Commesary is defending well.
Bastiat is trying to control the action in half guard but Commesary is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bastiat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Commesary pushes Bastiat off looking to stand but Bastiat dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Bastiat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Commesary defends it well. #ES2#
Commesary manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bastiat ducks right into an uppercut from Commesary.
Commesary misses the jab.#T2#
Commesary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastiat.
Bastiat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Commesary avoids it well and moves away.
Commesary tried to score with a low kick but Bastiat checks it.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Commesary avoids it well and moves away.
Bastiat avoids the head kick by Commesary.
Bastiat tries to counter with a takedown but Commesary is quick to defend against it.
Commesary connects with a right hand. Bastiat shakes it off.
Commesary looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Commesary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Commesary swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Commesary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bastiat postures up in Commesary's guard and throws a big left but Commesary blocks it.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bastiat tries for a kimura but Commesary is defending well.
Commesary is not content to let Bastiat control the position. #T4#
Bastiat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bastiat tries for a kimura but Commesary is defending well. #SUB#
Bastiat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bastiat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Commesary, who protects the arm well.
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 Frederic Bastiat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Commesary digs a good body shot into Bastiat's ribs.#CL2#
Commesary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastiat prevents a body shot from Commesary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Commesary lands with a light punch inside.
Commesary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Commesary lands a right hand.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Commesary lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Commesary blocks an uppercut.
Commesary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Commesary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Commesary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastiat can't get the takedown.
Commesary working aggressively here.
Commesary tries to throw a body punch but Bastiat avoids it by throwing Commesary back against the cage.
Commesary working aggressively here. #TD#
Bastiat pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bastiat has his foot on Commesary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Commesary works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastiat trying to control the position here.
Bastiat controls Commesary momentarily but Commesary frees himself.
Astrid Commesary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Commesary is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastiat has wrist control.
Bastiat is trying to hold Commesary in close to prevent damage but Commesary has managed to pass into half guard.
Commesary is thwarting Bastiat's attempts to control the position.
Bastiat tries to get to full guard but Commesary has control of the leg.
Bastiat trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Bastiat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Commesary pulls his head out easily.
Bastiat trying to control here.
Bastiat is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Commesary throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Commesary misses with a head kick.
Bastiat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Commesary throws a looping overhand right but Bastiat ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Commesary throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastiat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Commesary.
Commesary throws a body punch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Commesary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastiat feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Commesary throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Astrid Commesary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastiat 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Gallagher throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bastiat.
Bastiat feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Bastiat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bastiat blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Bastiat blocks an uppercut.
Bastiat is working for takedown but Gallagher is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastiat's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastiat. #T1#
Gallagher lands a right hand.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
Gallagher works on Bastiat's body with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Bastiat turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bastiat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bastiat wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bastiat grinds an elbow into Gallagher's temple.
Gallagher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gallagher is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastiat wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy.
Bastiat working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat working the head with strikes.
Gallagher is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bastiat scores with punches from side control.
Bastiat landing a few strikes. #T3#
Bastiat lands a few punches from side control.
Gallagher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gallagher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bastiat working the head with strikes. #ROC#Gallagher is rocked!
Bastiat trying to control the action but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Bastiat working the body and head with strikes.
Gallagher is still in real trouble! Can Bastiat finish him?#SUB#
Bastiat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bastiat looks up at the clock and then as Gallagher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bastiat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bastiat cracks Gallagher with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bastiat immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gallagher is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bastiat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Frank Gallagher spoke after the fight, saying 'That all you got? That's it? I'm still here, you fucker! Frank Gallagher! I'm alive! You see me? You see me standing here? You lost, asshole! I'm alive, motherfucker! Me, Frank Gallagher.'.

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

#R1#
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Bastiat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nadadora manages to circle out of the way.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Bastiat slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
We've been hearing reports that Bastiat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Nadadora closes the distance and pushes Bastiat back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat wants a takedown but no success here.
Nadadora working hard to break the clinch.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nadadora lands with a left to the head.
Nadadora can't break the clinch. #T1#
Bastiat blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Bastiat.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nadadora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastiat wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadadora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastiat has double underhooks.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastiat won't allow it.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastiat has him pressed against the cage.
Bastiat prevents Nadadora from breaking the clinch.
Bastiat wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadadora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastiat looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Nadadora breaks from the clinch.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Nadadora misses with a combination #CL#
and Bastiat counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.#KD2#
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send Bastiat crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bastiat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Bastiat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora is trying to break the clinch but Bastiat has him pressed against the cage.
Nadadora misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadadora misses with a body punch.
Bastiat seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch but Bastiat keeps him there for the moment.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastiat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadadora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Bastiat tries to counter by clinching up but Nadadora breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Bastiat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bastiat.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Nadadora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nadadora tries to circle away but Bastiat has him pinned against the cage.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastiat has double underhooks.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nadadora wants to break free but Bastiat has control.
Bastiat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadadora after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadadora is pressed up against the cage. Bastiat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nadadora down to the mat. Nadadora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bastiat avoids them all with ease.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rapido Nadadora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bastiat got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nadadora presses forward with punches and knees until Bastiat stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bastiat closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
A victorious Rapido Nadadora thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Frederic Bastiat had this to say: 'I am hyping myself'.

Event: DC 33: Gora vs Panda
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastiat checks a leg kick.
Bastiat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Piercer.
Piercer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Piercer misses with a body kick.
Piercer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bastiat counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Piercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat moves out of range as Piercer strikes.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer throws a jab when Bastiat was well out of range.
Piercer throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastiat is just out of range.
Bastiat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Piercer throws a sloppy body shot
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Piercer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bastiat moves away from the strike by Piercer.
Piercer looks to land a left hand but Bastiat moved out of range nicely.
Piercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Piercer backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Piercer manages to avoid it all.
Piercer misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot lands for Piercer.
Nice shot by Piercer.
Piercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Piercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Piercer throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Bastiat counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Piercer slows down the pace here.
Piercer lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Piercer prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Piercer as the two fighters clinch.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat.
Piercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piercer.
Bastiat blocks a body shot from Piercer.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Piercer blocking some punches.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bastiat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piercer. #TD2#
Bastiat has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Piercer regains guard immediately.
Piercer is pulling down on Bastiat's head. It's preventing any offense from Bastiat, at least for the moment.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Piercer blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piercer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Piercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Piercer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Piercer pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Piercer has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Piercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastiat tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Piercer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Piercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Piercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastiat can do to turn this around?
Piercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Piercer looks to land a left hand but Bastiat moved out of range nicely.
Piercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Bastiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piercer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Piercer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer misses with a hook
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combo that has Piercer backing up. Piercer nods at Bastiat to acknowledge the strikes.
Piercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Piercer coming out on top.#T1#
A jab from Piercer does it's job there.
Piercer lands a slapping body shot.
Piercer misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Bastiat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Piercer tries to throw a body punch but Bastiat avoids it by throwing Piercer back against the cage.
Piercer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Bastiat is rocked!#TD2#
Bastiat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bastiat manages to end up in side control.
Piercer is not content to let Bastiat control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piercer tries to buck Bastiat off but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat wants to control but Piercer is keeping him busy.
Bastiat in side control, throwing shots but Piercer defends.
Piercer can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Piercer is not content to let Bastiat control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piercer tries to bench press Bastiat off him but Bastiat keeps the position.
Bastiat lands a nice forearm strike.
Bastiat trying to control the position but Piercer is working away.
Bastiat 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.
Bastiat working away.
Bastiat lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bastiat is working Piercer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bastiat is working Piercer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bastiat wants to control but Piercer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Piercer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bastiat is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastiat scoring with punches from side control.
Bastiat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Piercer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bastiat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Piercer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bastiat misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bastiat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Piercer can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastiat lands a nice forearm strike.
Piercer is not content to let Bastiat control the position.
Bastiat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Frederic Bastiat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastiat is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The ground and pound from Bastiat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bastiat throws a strike aimed at the side of Piercer's head but Piercer avoids it well.
Bastiat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Piercer some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Bastiat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer dodges the ground and pound from Bastiat.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Piercer tries to bench press Bastiat off him but Bastiat keeps the position.
Piercer is trying to control Bastiat's posture but Bastiat avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Piercer struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Bastiat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Bastiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bastiat slips under a jab.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Piercer throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastiat.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Piercer throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.
Bastiat wants to counter the offense by Piercer and move into the clinch position.
Piercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastiat defending well as Piercer loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piercer. Bastiat does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piercer throws out a loose jab but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piercer throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piercer.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Piercer throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastiat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a hook.
Piercer misses with a wild combination.
Piercer scores with a nice strike.
Piercer cracks Bastiat with an open hand slap.
A left and a right from Piercer both land. Nice combination.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
Piercer swings for the body but Bastiat moves out of range. #T2#
Piercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piercer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Piercer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piercer cracks Bastiat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bastiat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Piercer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bastiat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Piercer!
Our winner, John Piercer, 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: DC 23: Thorn vs Billingsly
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Peta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastiat avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peta.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta just misses with a punch to the body.
Peta misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a single leg into guard. Peta didn't expect that.
Bastiat cracks Peta with a solid left hand.#T1#
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Peta keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastiat works over Peta with some ground and pound from guard.
Peta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Peta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peta keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastiat advances position into side control!
Bastiat working the body and head with strikes.
Bastiat fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peta regains half guard, as Bastiat was trying to land strikes.
Peta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat winds up and cracks Peta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastiat looks to land a strike but Peta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peta throws a strike but Bastiat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peta wants to stand up but Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat postures up and lands a big shot to Peta's brow.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peta!#REVB#
Peta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Peta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastiat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastiat is retaining full guard.
Peta throws an elbow that misses. Bastiat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peta's guard. Nice move by Bastiat!#REVR#
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peta!#REVB#
Peta postures up in Bastiat's guard and throws a big left but Bastiat blocks it.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat 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#
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Peta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peta's head.
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peta throws a strike but Bastiat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat stays in close to Peta's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bastiat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastiat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peta wants to stand up but Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat throws a big elbow that misses.
Peta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Peta blocks nicely.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bastiat. No joy for Peta on that attempt.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta fails to land the takedown.
Peta is breathing heavily.
Peta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Peta wants to clinch up but Bastiat keeps it at a distance.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Bastiat's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
As Peta looks to move away, Bastiat throws a big counter combo but Peta just gets out of the way.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Peta shoots in but no luck this time.
Bastiat slaps away a takedown attempt from Peta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Peta avoids it well and moves away.
Peta throws a combination that misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Peta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bastiat but Bastiat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Peta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls well. He's pushed Peta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiat, which made it look bad.
Bastiat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastiat tries to avoid it but Peta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastiat to the ground. Bastiat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastiat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peta falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Bastiat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bastiat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peta.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls well. He's pushed Peta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Peta and move into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peta or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiat, which made it look bad.
Bastiat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
Some wild striking there from Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta tries for a takedown but Bastiat circles away easily#TD#
and Bastiat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bastiat.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat. #T1#
Peta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat trying to control but Peta is working from the bottom.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Peta is keeping the position.
Bastiat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bastiat throws a strike but Peta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastiat is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bastiat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bastiat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peta's head.#ES2#
Peta pushes Bastiat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bastiat defends well and Peta ends up having to push Bastiat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederic Bastiat is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bastiat.
Bastiat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peta fails with the takedown.#T3#
Peta has a takedown stuffed.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastiat sprawls well. Bastiat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastiat throws a big counter combination but Peta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Peta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Peta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat stuffs the takedown attempt from Peta. Peta gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastiat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peta sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Peta with that takedown attempt.
Peta shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. Peta will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Bastiat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Bastiat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peta dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peta tries to clinch up#TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Bastiat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastiat 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Van Peta spoke after the fight, saying 'Was robbed'.

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Belly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bastiat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Belly.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belly.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Belly cracks Bastiat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastiat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastiat circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Belly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belly tries to pull guard but Bastiat won't allow it.
Belly tries to pull guard but Bastiat holds him up against the cage and eventually Belly drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Belly is working for takedown but Bastiat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bastiat walks away with a smile on his face. Belly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Belly.
Belly looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Belly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly throws the kick towards the body but Bastiat avoids it.
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly shoots in for a takedown but Bastiat shows good takedown defense.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastiat circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastiat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belly misses with a hook. Bastiat ducked under it nicely.
Belly swinging wildly here. #T2#
Belly throws out a loose jab but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Belly lands a left and a right that send Bastiat crashing to the mat, dazed. Belly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
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!
Belly throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Belly finish him?
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastiat.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly tries to clinch there but Bastiat circles away.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Belly rushes Bastiat and presses him up against the cage.
Belly avoiding damage.
Belly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bastiat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Belly is trying to trip Bastiat. He has hold of a leg but Bastiat is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bastiat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belly.
Belly wanted to stand there but Bastiat had control of the position.
Bastiat seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastiat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belly passes Bastiat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bastiat is not content to let Belly control the position.
Belly uses his free foot to push down on Bastiat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bastiat.
Bastiat wants to control but Belly is having none of it.#SU#
Belly stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
Belly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastiat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belly somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly throws a looping overhand right but Bastiat ducks down to avoid it.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Belly is looking to clinch.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastiat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Belly misses the target.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly shoots for a takedown but Bastiat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Belly moves into range and clinches up with Bastiat.
Bastiat is pressed up against the cage. Belly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bastiat down to the mat. Bastiat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belly misses with a double jab
and Bastiat counters with a left and a right that stings Belly.
Belly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastiat as he avoids it easily.
Belly scores with a one two! Bastiat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Belly misses.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Bastiat slips under a jab.
Bastiat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.
Belly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastiat can do to turn this around?
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
A big right from Belly misses.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Belly.#T1#
Belly wants to clinch.
Belly looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Bastiat saw that one coming.
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastiat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belly!
Belly misses with a hook. Bastiat ducked under it nicely.
Belly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belly tries to clinch but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A cross from Belly lands.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belly misses with an uppercut. Bastiat saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belly looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belly tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jello Belly is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastiat.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastiat blocks a jab.#T3#
Belly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belly tries to clinch up.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Belly.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastiat on the side of the head.
Bastiat defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Belly.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Belly misses with a takedown
and Bastiat counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Belly misses with a wild combination.
Bastiat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belly misses with a looping left.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Belly misses with a double jab.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastiat avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastiat defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Belly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastiat manages to avoid it.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Belly tries to clinch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belly.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bastiat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belly throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Bastiat unleashes a big counter combination but Belly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat defending well as Belly loads up on a big left hand.
Bastiat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belly.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastiat avoids the body shot from Belly.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Belly misses with a wild combination.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Belly.
A jab from Belly misses.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Belly.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastiat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belly throws out the jab.
Belly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
As Belly backs off Bastiat throws a huge counter combo but Belly manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Belly.
Bastiat slips a jab from Belly.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a left and a right that stings Belly.
Belly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastiat is fending him off so far but Belly persists. Nope, Bastiat circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly misses with a body shot.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Bastiat's shoulder, as Bastiat tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly lands a body shot.
Belly misses with a straight right.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Belly misses with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belly misses the jab.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on Bastiat's shoulder, as Bastiat tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Belly misses with a two punch combination.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Belly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastiat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Belly closes the distance and clinches.
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bastiat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastiat pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Belly misses with a hook.
Bastiat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belly throws a leg kick but Bastiat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bastiat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Belly misses with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Belly throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.
Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
A slow jab from Belly misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Bastiat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Belly misses.
Jello Belly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belly misses with a hook.
Bastiat is looking for the big counter here.
Frederic Bastiat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belly just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello Belly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belly 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jello Belly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jello Belly thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Rivers lands with a hook. Bastiat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers with a jab.
Bastiat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastiat scrambles back to his feet.
Bastiat staying out of range there.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Bastiat slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bastiat doesn't seem phased though.
Bastiat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bastiat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bastiat ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Bastiat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a good jab.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Rivers. #T1#
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
Rivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Bastiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastiat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##CL#
Rivers darts in and clinches Bastiat up against the cage.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Bastiat.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bastiat - that landed with a thud.
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
Rivers jumps guard but Bastiat stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastiat blocks an uppercut.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat. #T3#
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Bastiat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastiat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastiat.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Bastiat has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers jumps guard but Bastiat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastiat tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastiat can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Rivers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Bastiat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Bastiat holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivers drops back down to his feet.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Bastiat controls the action.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
Rivers jumps guard but Bastiat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastiat controls his hands.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bastiat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers feints a jab promting Bastiat to slip. Rivers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastiat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bastiat takes one on the button.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Bastiat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastiat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Bastiat avoids the body shot from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Bastiat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Bastiat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Bastiat ducks down to avoid it.
Bastiat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Rivers.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastiat.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bastiat doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Rivers.
Jab by Rivers.#T2#
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastiat manages to avoid it.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Bastiat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bastiat moved out of range nicely.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Bastiat pushes him off.
Bastiat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bastiat in his tracks.
Bastiat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Rivers misses.
And Bastiat tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bastiat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bastiat moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Rivers misses.
And Bastiat tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rivers with a nice cross.
Bastiat slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Rivers. #T4#
Bastiat moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Bastiat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastiat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Rivers.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bastiat moved out of range.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rivers misses with a right hand
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws a combination. Bastiat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bastiat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.
Rivers feints a jab promting Bastiat to slip. Rivers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastiat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Bastiat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bastiat keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastiat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastiat looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bastiat defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastiat can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastiat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastiat slips a straight right by Rivers.
Bastiat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Bastiat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rivers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bastiat.
Rivers throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.#T2#
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Rivers misses.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bastiat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Bastiat is out of range.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bastiat slips a jab from Rivers.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Bastiat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastiat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers cracks Bastiat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastiat on the side of the head.
Rivers tries to clinch but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastiat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bastiat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Bastiat keeps it at a distance.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Bastiat circles away.
And Bastiat tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rivers looks to land a combination. Bastiat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frederic Bastiat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bastiat moves away and avoids it.
Bastiat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivers, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
De La Weirdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastiat was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Weirdo.
Bastiat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bastiat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De La Weirdo throws the left hand but Bastiat avoids the punch easily.
Bastiat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from De La Weirdo misses
and Bastiat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Weirdo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bastiat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Weirdo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
De La Weirdo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De La Weirdo loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
De La Weirdo loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
Bastiat avoids a kick to the body.
De La Weirdo digs a good body shot into Bastiat's ribs.
Bastiat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De La Weirdo is looking to wear down Bastiat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De La Weirdo loads up on a big right hand but Bastiat slips the punch.
A nice side step and Bastiat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
De La Weirdo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastiat.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De La Weirdo defends it well.
A jab from De La Weirdo misses.
Bastiat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De La Weirdo with a body shot.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastiat moves away.
De La Weirdo lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
De La Weirdo lands a big head kick that sends Bastiat tumbling to the mat! De La Weirdo takes a step backwards and waves Bastiat back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
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!
De La Weirdo connects with a body shot that sends Bastiat's belly button to the back.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Weirdo finish him?
De La Weirdo lands a right hook to the body.
Bastiat seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Bastiat slips under a jab.
De La Weirdo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick there by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastiat! But no joy.
De La Weirdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastiat feints the counter takedown.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
De La Weirdo drops Bastiat with a straight right hand, right on the button! De La Weirdo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar De La Weirdo!
A relieved looking Oscar De La Weirdo 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: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastiat misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastiat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthlessness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruthlessness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Ruthlessness has closed the distance and engaged Bastiat in a clinch.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruthlessness controls his hands.
I was talking to Ruthlessness's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Bastiat avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruthlessness.
Nice body punch from Ruthlessness - that landed with a thud.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Bastiat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruthlessness stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastiats head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruthlessness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruthlessness lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness. #TD2#
Bastiat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruthlessness is looking for a sweep. Bastiat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruthlessness regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastiat is working Ruthlessness over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat being controlled here momentarily.
Bastiat passes Ruthlessness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruthlessness trying to get back to full guard but Bastiat takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthlessness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ruthlessness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastiat avoids the attempt from Ruthlessness to control.
Bastiat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ruthlessness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bastiat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Ruthlessness that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bastiat working Ruthlessness over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Bastiat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bastiat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastiat lands a heavy elbow.
Bastiat lands a heavy elbow.
Ruthlessness gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ruthlessness is trying to maintain the position but Bastiat is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruthlessness keeping control of the position. #T3#
Ruthlessness is looking to control Bastiat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruthlessness avoid being mounted?
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Ruthlessness dodges it nicely.
Ruthlessness keeping control of the position.
Bastiat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruthlessness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
Ruthlessness is looking to improve his position.
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Ruthlessness dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastiat lands a nice short elbow.
Ruthlessness is trying to control but can't.
Bastiat throwing shots but Ruthlessness is blocking nicely.
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but Bastiat is controlling well. #T4#
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastiat is looking to take a break and control but Ruthlessness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastiat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruthlessness's head.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruthlessness trying to control but Bastiat postures up.
Ruthlessness is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruthlessness trying to hold on to Bastiat's head to control him but Bastiat postures up.
Ruthlessness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Ruthlessness's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ruthlessness catches Bastiat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastiat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthlessness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastiat scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
The fighters circling - Ruthlessness throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Bastiat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruthlessness pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruthlessness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness has his hands on Bastiat's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthlessness has wrist control.
Ruthlessness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastiat is one step ahead there.
Ruthlessness lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Ruthlessness content to stall in guard here.
Bastiat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruthlessness's guard. #REVB#
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but instead Bastiat has moved into half guard.
Ruthlessness tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruthlessness is looking to improve his position.
Bastiat slips a nice elbow through Ruthlessness's hands, connecting with Ruthlessness's forehead.
Bastiat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bastiat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruthlessness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruthlessness is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastiat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastiat's back!
Ruthlessness is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Ruthlessness tries to get the hooks in deep but Bastiat pushed the leg off.
Ruthlessness is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bastiat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruthlessness doesn't have the hooks in and Bastiat manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastiat trying to control but Ruthlessness is working from the bottom.
Bastiat won't allow Ruthlessness to sweep him here.
Bastiat working some strikes from top position.
Bastiat landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Ruthlessness trying to control the position.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Bastiat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruthlessness is keeping the position for now.
Ruthlessness is controlling Bastiat's posture.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruthlessness looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastiat advances position into side control!
Ruthlessness is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Bastiat is chipping away with strikes.
Ruthlessness stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ruthlessness is trying to control Bastiat's posture but Bastiat avoids it.
Bastiat tries to score with some ground and pound. Ruthlessness controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruthlessness is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ruthlessness tries to buck Bastiat off but Bastiat is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bastiat is putting a hurting on Ruthlessness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bastiat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruthlessness keeps working.
Ruthlessness struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastiat takes one to the chin there.
Bastiat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruthlessness takes a swing at Bastiat's ribcage but misses.
Ruthlessness moves in looking to clinch but Bastiat pushes him off.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastiat throws a lazy right hand but Ruthlessness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruthlessness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruthlessness defends it well.
Ruthlessness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness connects with a jab.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastiat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Bastiat shoots in and bounces Ruthlessness off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthlessness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastiat is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness has momentary wrist control but Bastiat slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruthlessness has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthlessness bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bastiat's guard. #REVR#
Ruthlessness is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bastiat is pulling down on Ruthlessness's head to control his posture.
Ruthlessness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruthlessness won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here. #T2#
Bastiat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruthlessness controls the pace.
Ruthlessness trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Ruthlessness from controlling successfully.
Bastiat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet. #T3#
Bastiat working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruthlessness just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook.
Bastiat dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruthlessness sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruthlessness misses its target.
Ruthlessness throws out a loose jab but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ruthlessness closes the distance and pushes Bastiat back into the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastiat.
Ruthlessness can't find room to land a body shot as Bastiat controls the action.
Bastiat tries to work over Ruthlessness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruthlessness struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastiat controls his hands.
Bastiat stalling in the clinch but Ruthlessness improves position.
Ruthlessness pushes Bastiat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruthlessness lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards. #T4#
Bastiat tries a body shot but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Bastiat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruthlessness lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Ruthlessness scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bastiat misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat stalling against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruthlessness finish him?
Ruthlessness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat.
Ruthlessness scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastiat misses with some punches.
Frederic Bastiat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bastiat to his knees! Ruthlessness keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ruthlessness!
A relieved looking Ray Ruthlessness 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: LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Tepes lV.
Bastiat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Bastiat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bastiat throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastiat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tepes lV's waist but Tepes lV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastiat off to one side.
Bastiat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastiat.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV lands with a straight right. Bastiat didn't see that one coming.
Bastiat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastiat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Tepes lV uses the oldest trick in the book to send Bastiat tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tepes lV is absolutely delighted - when Bastiat wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes lV!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes lV thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Noeigati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastiat.
Noeigati misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Bastiat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Noeigati can't fight it off and eventually Bastiat manages to take the fight to the floor. Noeigati looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noeigati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noeigati is keeping the position for now.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving. #T1#
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Noeigati blocks nicely.
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Noeigati is keeping the position.
Noeigati is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bastiat closes the distance and clinches up with Noeigati, looking for a takedown. Bastiat pushes Noeigati against the cage but Noeigati circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastiat.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Noeigati clinches up with Bastiat and pushes him back against the cage.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat.
Bastiat takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Bastiat.
Bastiat is working for takedown but Noeigati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noeigati.
Bastiat is trying to drag Noeigati to the mat but Noeigati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.#BC#
Noeigati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati scores with the left hand. Bastiat knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Noeigati.#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
Noeigati lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bastiat tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A very excited looking Benjamin Noeigati made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Bastiat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Bastiat misses.
Bastiat looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson tries to work over Bastiat's front leg with a kick but Bastiat checks it.
Robson 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.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastiat missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastiat.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Bastiat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bastiat misses with a wild combination.
Robson takes one to the side of the head.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat. #T1#
A shot to the body from Bastiat misses
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bastiat's head.
Bastiat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
Bastiat throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson throws a body punch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Bastiat seems to have recovered his senses.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Robson tenderised Bastiat's leg. Bastiat is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson tests Bastiat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastiat.
Bastiat misses with a body shot
and Bastiat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastiat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastiat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Bastiat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastiat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Robson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastiat darts in looking for a takedown but Robson gets double underhooks and turns Bastiat into the cage.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Bastiat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a big right hand! Oh Bastiat is in trouble here! Robson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson 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: LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bastiat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St Pierre - the referee stops the clock and Bastiat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St Pierre. Bastiat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Pierre throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses
and Bastiat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastiat stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bastiat counters with a series of strikes. St Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bastiat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
St Pierre tries to clinch but Bastiat moves away
and Bastiat counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan St Pierre has been cut.#KD#
Bastiat lands a big uppercut and St Pierre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but St Pierre looks OK. Bastiat waves St Pierre back to his feet!#ROC#St Pierre is rocked!
No joy there for Bastiat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastiat finish him?
Bastiat circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from St Pierre misses
and Bastiat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Bastiat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastiat avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
We've been told by Bastiat's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Bastiat misses.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastiat as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bastiat misses its target.
Bastiat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A jab from Bastiat misses.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Bastiat sprawls well.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan St Pierre.
Bastiat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastiat scores with a shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a takedown #KD#
and Bastiat counters with a crisp one two that drops St Pierre! Bastiat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves St Pierre to his feet! St Pierre is in big trouble!
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Bastiat sprawls well.
Bastiat misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bastiat to counter with a crisp jab.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Bastiat blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
A little feinted left hand from Bastiat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by St Pierre.
St Pierre dives in and grabs Bastiat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastiat pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
Bastiat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St Pierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bastiat is looking for a counter combo.
Bastiat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastiat.#CUT#That has opened up Jonathan St Pierre's cut even more.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Bastiat circles away easily
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
Jonathan St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat leaves St Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bastiat counters with a left to the body.
Bastiat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
St Pierre looks winded!#T4#
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Bastiat counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastiat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Pierre on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bastiat as St Pierre shoots in.
Bastiat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
Bastiat feints with a jab and clips St Pierre right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! St Pierre is sent crashing into the canvas and Bastiat leaps in for the kill! St Pierre tries to get to his feet but Bastiat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that St Pierre is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Spite fails with the takedown.
Bastiat lands with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bastiat lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spite is defended easily by Bastiat.
A nice side step and Bastiat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Spite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite darts in looking for a takedown but Bastiat gets double underhooks and turns Spite into the cage. #T1#
Spite tries to throw a body punch but Bastiat avoids it by throwing Spite back against the cage.
Bastiat blocks a body shot from Spite.
Bastiat is working Spite over against the cage.
Spite can't find room to land a body shot as Bastiat controls the action.
Bastiat working aggressively here.
Bastiat lands a left hand.
Bastiat throws a head punch that misses.
Spite stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bastiat tries a body shot but Spite blocks it.
Bastiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bastiat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Spite avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Spite drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Bastiat 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.
Bastiat seems keen to control Spite's posture.
Spite trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Spite looking to pass the guard.
Spite wants to control from the top but Bastiat keeps moving.
Spite won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bastiat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Spite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spite is looking to take a break and control but Bastiat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spite is pressing down on Bastiat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bastiat is holding on for now.
Bastiat tries to roll over but Spite keeps him under control.#SUB#
Spite is working for a kimura but Bastiat is defending it quite comfortably.
Bastiat trying to control but Spite postures up. #T4#
Bastiat is looking to improve his position.
Spite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bastiat! #SUB#
Spite is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bastiat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bastiat shrugs it off.
Bastiat is trying to escape the mount.
Spite pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat is desperately trying to improve his position but Spite has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Nicky Spite will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bastiat throws an overhand right that lands on Spite's shoulder, as Spite tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Bastiat.
Spite tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bastiat manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spite is defended easily by Bastiat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bastiat counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Spite. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bastiat as Spite shoots in.
Spite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastiat tries to avoid it but Spite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastiat to the ground. Bastiat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastiat looks to land a combination but Spite avoids it well.
Bastiat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spite's head backwards.
Spite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastiat's waist but Bastiat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spite off to one side.
Bastiat misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
Spite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bastiat counter with a right hand.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Bastiat throws a looping overhand right but Spite ducks down to avoid it.
Spite attempts a counter takedown but Bastiat avoids it well and moves away.
Spite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastiat throws a lazy uppercut
and Spite counters with a one-two to the body.
Bastiat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastiat.
Bastiat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spite eats them both and turns towards Bastiat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nicky Spite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bastiat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Bastiat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spite fails with the takedown.
Bastiat looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Spite dives in and grabs Bastiat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastiat pushes down on Spite's head and hops out.
Bastiat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bastiat wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spite.
Bastiat misses the shot to the body.
Spite seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastiat misses with an uppercut. Spite saw that one coming.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bastiat enables Spite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bastiat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Bastiat looking to control.
Spite is fighting to break Bastiat's control of his arms but Bastiat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spite forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat trying to hold on to Spite's head to control him but Spite postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastiat.
Spite tries to move into range but Bastiat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spite with a poor takedown
and Bastiat counters with a huge left! Spite is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bastiat isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Spite from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bastiat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
After the fight, Frederic Bastiat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WCF WNF 95: Shabazz vs Borgia
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlah's head.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up with Bastiat, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes Bastiat against the cage but Bastiat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarlah misses with a looping left.
Bastiat throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bastiat holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Bastiat blocks nicely.
Bastiat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah looking to sit in guard and control but Bastiat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarlah is pulling down on Bastiat's head. It's preventing any offense from Bastiat, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastiat pushing down on Tarlah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah is in trouble now - Bastiat has advanced to mount!
Tarlah is looking to improve his position but Bastiat isn't that keen on the idea.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah is working hard here to advance position.
Bastiat landing punches.
Tarlah working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Bastiat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bastiat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tarlah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tarlah is desperately trying to improve his position but Bastiat has a good base and remains in mount.
Bastiat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bastiat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tarlah looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat looking to ground and pound but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tarlah shoots for a takedown but Bastiat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastiat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastiat misses with a combination
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat scores with a hook.
Bastiat misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Bastiat tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bastiat is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Bastiat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastiat can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastiat tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah wants to take a breather but Bastiat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tarlah.
Tarlah distracts Bastiat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat has control of Tarlah's left arm, preventing Tarlah from doing any damage.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Bastiat is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah is fighting to break Bastiat's control of his arms but Bastiat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bastiat cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastiat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Bastiat.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Bastiat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastiat scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Bastiat misses with a body shot #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarlah throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bastiat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bastiat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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!
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastiat wants to get back to full guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastiat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastiat.
Tarlah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bastiat connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bastiat as he jumps to the side.
Bastiat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Bastiat is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah goes for a double leg but Bastiat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bastiat continues to drive forward.
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bastiat on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Bastiat breaks the clinch.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Tarlah.
Bastiat throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Bastiat.
Tarlah moves forwards but Bastiat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastiat.
Tarlah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bastiat cracks Tarlah with a good jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastiat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastiat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarlah fails with the takedown
and Bastiat counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Bastiat. No joy for Tarlah on that attempt.
Bastiat throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastiat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bastiat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bastiat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastiat.#TD#
Tarlah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Tarlah tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Bastiat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bastiat tries to get to full guard but Tarlah has control of the leg.
Tarlah misses with a head shot. Bastiat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Bastiat managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Bastiat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastiat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

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

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

#R1#
Reznov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bastiat but Bastiat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bastiat stuffs the takedown.
Bastiat doesn't manage to clinch there - Reznov circles away.
Bastiat throws a right and a left that Reznov avoids nicely.
Reznov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastiat tries to avoid it but Reznov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastiat to the ground. Bastiat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastiat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Bastiat clobbers Reznov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bastiat lands with a shot to the body.
Bastiat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reznov. Reznov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Bastiat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bastiat 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!
You can see the frustration on Reznov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bastiat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Reznov struggling a bit here.
Reznov is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Bastiat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Reznov is working from the bottom.
Reznov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reznov wants to control but Bastiat postures up.
Bastiat cracks Reznov with a big elbow.
Reznov struggling a bit here.
Bastiat cracks Reznov with a big elbow.
Bastiat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reznov some visible discomfort.
Bastiat working away.
Reznov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bastiat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reznov moves into full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Reznov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastiat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Reznov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastiat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reznov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Reznov looking for a guillotine here but Bastiat defends easily. #SUB2#
Reznov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastiat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastiat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bastiat is working Reznov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Reznov keeps moving.
Bastiat tries to free his leg and advance position but Reznov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reznov looking for a guillotine here but Bastiat defends easily. #SUB2#
Reznov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Reznov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznov is looking to sweep but instead, Bastiat has passed into half guard. #T4#
Reznov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reznov.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznov has momentary wrist control but Bastiat slips an elbow through the middle.
Reznov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastiat trying to control but Reznov is working from the bottom.
Bastiat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Reznov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bastiat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reznov stops Bastiat from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reznov fails with a takedown attempt.
Reznov fails with the takedown
and Bastiat counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bastiat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reznov keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Reznov has momentary wrist control but Bastiat slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Reznov working for submissions but it's allowed Bastiat to get to half guard.
Reznov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat working the head and body with strikes.
Bastiat working the head and body with strikes.
Reznov is staying active underneath Bastiat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Reznov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastiat lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Bastiat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reznov tries to get to full guard but Bastiat has control of the leg.
Bastiat 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.
Bastiat lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Reznov actively working from the bottom here.
Bastiat is keen to just control but Reznov is a slippery customer.
Bastiat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reznov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reznov moves into full guard.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Reznov keeps moving.
Reznov trying to control the position here.
Reznov trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Reznov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bastiat throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reznov's body to avoid the submission. Reznov has instead reached around Bastiat's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reznov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Reznov!
Viktor Reznov made sure to mention his sponsor, same day laundry in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF WNF 88: Kiran vs Solo
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bandito rushes Bastiat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bandito as Bastiat tries to tie him up.
Bandito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bastiat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandito is working for takedown but Bastiat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Bandito wants the takedown. Bastiat is fighting it off but Bandito persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bastiat's guard against the cage.
Bastiat wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bastiat there!
Bastiat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bastiat is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bastiat is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bastiat stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bastiat is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Bastiat's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio 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.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Bastiat to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito controlling from the full mount.
Bastiat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Bastiat to control.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bastiat wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bastiat tries to control Bandito's body but Bandito pushes him off. Bastiat squirms to his side and now Bandito has his back! #T3#
Bastiat wants to escape the position.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bastiat is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bandito controlling the position well here. Bastiat rolled but Bandito kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bastiat tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bastiat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bastiat's body. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Bastiat is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enamorado Bandito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bastiat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandito manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Bastiat.
Bandito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bastiat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandito.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandito controls his hands.
Bastiat lands a shot to the body.
Bastiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bastiat.
Bandito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bastiat presses Bandito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bandito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Bandito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bastiat can't fight it off and eventually Bandito manages to take the fight to the floor. Bastiat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bastiat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bastiat 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bastiat holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Bandito 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#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bastiat trying to control here.
Bandito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Bastiat defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandito showed some decent athleticism there.
Enamorado Bandito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Bastiat won't allow it. #T3#
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bastiat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastiat wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandito prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bastiat is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastiat scores with a shot to the body.
Bandito drops his hands momentarily and Bastiat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastiat jabs Bandito right on the nose. Bandito blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bandito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastiat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enamorado Bandito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enamorado Bandito's cut.
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#
Bandito slips a straight right by Bastiat.
Bandito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito closes the distance and clinches up with Bastiat, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes Bastiat against the cage but Bastiat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bandito misses with an uppercut
and Bastiat counters with a stiff right hand.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito jabs at Bastiat's body.
Bandito wants to clinch#TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandito trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bandito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat is looking to pass into half guard but Bandito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandito is in guard.#REVB#
Bastiat pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastiat is retaining full guard.
Bastiat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bandito's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Bastiat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bandito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bastiat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bandito passes to full mount!
Bastiat tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away. #T3#
Bastiat is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Bastiat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bastiat tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastiat is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Bastiat's back.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in.
Bandito has the hooks in. Bastiat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bandito is trying to stick to Bastiat's back but Bastiat is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bastiat.
Bandito managing to control the position. #T4#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastiat works over Bandito with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandito controlling Bastiat's posture.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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 Frederic Bastiat.
I think Bandito 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Wang throws out a powerful jab.
Bastiat throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastiat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastiat misses with a hook.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat.
The crowd cheers as Bastiat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wang doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Bastiat tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bastiat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastiat tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bastiat - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Bastiat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastiat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastiat stalling the fight. #T1#
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bastiat being controlled against the cage.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Bastiat scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
Bastiat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang tries to stall but Bastiat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bastiat tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wang prevents a body shot from Bastiat.
Wang tries to pull guard but Bastiat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bastiat lands a shot to the body.
Bastiat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bastiat lands a right hand. #T2#
Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastiat leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang. #TD2#
Wang manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bastiat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastiat has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bastiat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastiat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang is trying to keep Bastiat in close. #SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastiat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastiat trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Bastiat distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Bastiat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Bastiat is proving a slippery customer.
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat working some strikes from top position.
Bastiat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastiat finds it's way round the side to connect with Wang's head.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastiat throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Bastiat thuds his right hand into Wang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Wang is looking to clinch.
Bastiat lands with a right hand.
Wang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastiat.#CL2#
Wang drives through and clinches with Bastiat against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang jumps guard but Bastiat stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang stalling.
Wang lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bastiat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang misses with a knee to the head.
Bastiat scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
Wang working aggressively here.
Bastiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang jumps guard but Bastiat stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Bastiat on the inside.
Bastiat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastiat misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastiat stalling in the clinch but Wang improves position. #T2#
Bastiat tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bastiat has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Frederic Bastiat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastiat tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Bastiat back against the cage.
Wang lands a nice uppercut.
Wang prevents a body shot from Bastiat.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Bastiat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastiat. #T3#
Bastiat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastiat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastiat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Bastiat.
Bastiat digs a right hand underneath Wang's ribcage. Wang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wang tries to pull guard but Bastiat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Wang.
Wang lands an uppercut.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Bastiat misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Wang.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang. #TD2#
Wang decides to pull guard. #T4#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Bastiat looking to pass the guard.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastiat controls the pace.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastiat trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Bastiat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastiat has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastiat throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastiat sets himself, and Wang steps forward looking for the clinch! Bastiat avoids it this time.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastiat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bastiat.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bastiat throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Still in the clinch, Bastiat scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bastiat.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Bastiat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastiat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wang stalling in the clinch but Bastiat improves position. #T1#
Bastiat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastiat is looking to control Wang's arms but Wang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bastiat has his back to the cage.
Wang jumps guard but Bastiat stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastiat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastiat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastiat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bastiat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Bastiat fails to land.
Wang is trying to stall. #BC2#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastiat scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastiat slips under a jab from Wang.
Bastiat looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang tries to counter with a clinch but Bastiat shakes him off and moves away.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Bastiat pushes Wang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bastiat walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wang drops his hands momentarily and Bastiat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastiat lands with a hook. Wang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bastiat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bastiat lands with an uppercut that bounces Wang off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Wang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bastiat uses from the top position.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Bastiat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Bastiat working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bastiat defends it easily.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bastiat landing some decent shots from guard.
Bastiat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wang's head.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Bastiat is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bastiat postures up. #SUB2#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastiat is aware though and is defending well.
Bastiat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Bastiat arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wang's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
In his post fight interview, Frederic Bastiat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bastiat moves into the clinch.
Bastiat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leeuman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bastiat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bastiat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bastiat slowing the pace effectively.
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bastiat. #TD2#
Leeuman pulls 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.
Leeuman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leeuman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bastiat keeps working.
Bastiat wants to improve his position but Leeuman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Leeuman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Bastiat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leeuman wants to control from the top but Bastiat keeps moving.
Bastiat 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.
Leeuman wants to stand but Bastiat is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastiat is controlling Leeuman's posture.
Bastiat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Leeuman drops back looking for a leg! Bastiat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastiat manages to kick Leeuman off! Leeuman jumps back into Bastiat's guard.
Leeuman trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Leeuman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastiat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
Leeuman wants to get up but he can't break Bastiat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leeuman missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leeuman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastiat at a distance.
Bastiat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastiat slips under a jab from Leeuman.
Leeuman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat needs to keep his hands up - Leeuman had a free shot at his head there.
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuman.
Bastiat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Bastiat coming out on top.
Leeuman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bastiat darts in and clinches Leeuman up against the cage.#T4#
Bastiat lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leeuman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bastiat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leeuman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Bastiat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastiat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leeuman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bastiat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leeuman's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeuman. Bastiat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastiat throws a hook but Leeuman blocks it.
Leeuman misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bastiat moves into range and clinches up with Leeuman.
Bastiat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leeuman working aggressively here.
Bastiat scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Bastiat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Leeuman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Leeuman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bastiat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeuman. #CL#
Bastiat takes the fight into the clinch.
Leeuman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bastiat walks away with a smile on his face. Leeuman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuman.
Leeuman throws a jab when Bastiat was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Leeuman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leeuman throws out a counter right but Bastiat avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bastiat moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Leeuman jumps into guard, dragging Bastiat to the mat.
Bastiat cracks Leeuman with a solid left hand.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastiat controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bastiat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Bastiat cracks Leeuman with a solid left hand.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Bastiat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bastiat is working Leeuman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leeuman wants to stand and escape but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat is working Leeuman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bastiat cracks Leeuman with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Leeuman is looking for a triangle but Bastiat pushes his legs off easily.
Bastiat stands up over Leeuman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bastiat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leeuman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat stands up over Leeuman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bastiat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leeuman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastiat has managed to get both his arms back between Leeuman's legs - danger averted.
Bastiat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat trying to control but Leeuman is working from the bottom.
Bastiat works over Leeuman with some ground and pound from guard.
Bastiat looking to sit in guard and control but Leeuman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leeuman wants to get up but he can't break Bastiat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bastiat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Leeuman is looking to stand up but Bastiat won't let him.
Bastiat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leeuman is looking to stand up but Bastiat won't let him.
Leeuman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastiat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leeuman. Leeuman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastiat walks into a jab.
Leeuman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leeuman tests Bastiat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Leeuman lands.#ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Leeuman! Bastiat is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellis Leeuman!

Event: ENIGMA 50
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Bastiat lands a right hook to the body.
Bastiat throws a hook but Demirci blocks it.#TD2#
Demirci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bastiat is trying to defend but Demirci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bastiat wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastiat wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bastiat defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Bastiat is defending well. #T1#
Bastiat has his hands clasped together around Demirci's back. He's all about the action.
Demirci prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
Demirci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastiat trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Bastiat is positioning himself well to prevent Demirci advancing to mount.
Demirci prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
Bastiat is trying to maintain the position but Demirci is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bastiat is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Demirci 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.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Bastiat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Demirci passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Demirci goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bastiat turns into him and now he's in Demirci's guard.
Demirci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Demirci preventing the sweep.
Demirci looking to pass the guard.
Bastiat trying to control the position.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Bastiat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bastiat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastiat has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demirci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat stopping the sweep attempt from Demirci.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demirci.
Bastiat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bastiat throws out a loose jab but Demirci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastiat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bastiat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demirci misses with a right hand
enabling Bastiat to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastiat seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Demirci misses the target.
Demirci throws a hook to the side of Bastiat's head but Bastiat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demirci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastiat.
Bastiat misses with a takedown attempt - Demirci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat moves away from the strike by Demirci.
Bastiat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demirci sprawls and moves away.
Demirci jabs Bastiat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bastiat slips under a jab from Demirci.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bastiat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demirci on the ground.#T1#
Bastiat is working Demirci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bastiat pushes down on Demirci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demirci wants to get back to full guard.
Demirci moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Demirci blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastiat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Demirci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bastiat throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Demirci's body to avoid the submission. Demirci has instead reached around Bastiat's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Demirci arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omer Demirci!
A very excited looking Omer Demirci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Koppia has knocked Bastiat down with a huge combo! Koppia steps away and waves a wobbly Bastiat back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bastiat is rocked!
Koppia lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Bastiat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bastiat tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Koppia wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!

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

#R1#
Bastiat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastiat swings for the body but Godoi moves out of range.
Bastiat wants to clinch up but Godoi keeps it at a distance.
Bastiat lands with a shot to the body.
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Bastiat shoots in but no luck this time.
Bastiat tries for a takedown but Godoi circles away easily#KD#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bastiat! Godoi lets Bastiat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godoi moves in close and cracks Bastiat with a massive right hand! Bastiat, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Godoi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi!
A relieved looking Guilherme Godoi 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: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Bastiat lands with a cross.
Kostlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostlov throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
Kostlov throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
Kostlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kostlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastiat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostlov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bastiat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov misses with a shot to the body
and Bastiat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastiat connects with the punch.
Bastiat blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostlov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bastiat to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##KD2#
Bastiat cracks Kostlov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kostlov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bastiat finish him? #ROC2#Kostlov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Bastiat swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostlov.
Oh Kostlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Bastiat has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bastiat keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Bastiat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastiat walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kostlov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bastiat swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kostlov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021

#R1#
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastiat. Bastiat gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen swings for the body but Bastiat moves out of range.
Hansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hansen throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Hansen throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiat moves out of range easily.
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hansen lands with a cross.
Bastiat avoids the body shot from Hansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bastiat.
Hansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Hansen.
A big right from Hansen misses. #T1#
Hansen walks into a stiff left hand from Bastiat.
Bastiat blocks the body kick.
Bastiat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastiat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastiat lands with a shot to the body.
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown but Hansen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but Bastiat passes into half guard. #REVR#
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastiat lands strikes from half guard.
Bastiat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bastiat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bastiat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansen's head.
Bastiat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hansen wants to control but Bastiat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bastiat in particular looking to stall.
Bastiat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hansen taking some punishment here, with Bastiat in his half guard.
Hansen wants to control but Bastiat is keeping busy. #T3#
Bastiat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastiat controlling the action here.
Bastiat is keen to just control but Hansen is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastiat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bastiat throwing shots but Hansen is blocking nicely.
Bastiat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Bastiat.
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. Bastiat connects with a nice short shot to Hansen's temple.
Hansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
Bastiat wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastiat on the ground.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frederic Bastiat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastiat.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Hansen thows a leg kick but Bastiat checks it #TD2#
and Bastiat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bastiat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat working the head and body with strikes.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
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.
Hansen tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Bastiat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hansen is looking to control Bastiat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hansen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Bastiat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hansen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hansen keeping hold of Bastiat's head, controlling as best he can.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hansen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bastiat is working away from the top position though.
Bastiat 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.
Hansen tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Bastiat slips a nice elbow through Hansen's hands, connecting with Hansen's forehead.#T2#
Bastiat controlling the pace.
Hansen tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Bastiat.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bastiat in particular looking to stall.
Bastiat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hansen trying to hold on to Bastiat's head to control him but Bastiat postures up.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bastiat seems content to control.#T3#
Hansen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastiat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastiat working Hansen over with strikes.
Bastiat is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastiat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bastiat drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Bastiat drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Bastiat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
Bastiat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansen's head.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Bastiat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bastiat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hansen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastiat scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Bastiat connects with a nice short shot to Hansen's temple.
Bastiat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bastiat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastiat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastiat drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Bastiat working Hansen over with strikes.
Bastiat 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat 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#
Hansen misses with a hook to the body
and Bastiat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hansen misses with a straight left.
Hansen takes a swing at Bastiat's ribcage but misses.
Hansen is looking to wear down Bastiat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hansen throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Bastiat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hansen's guard.
Bastiat distracts Hansen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bastiat landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen trying to keep a closed guard but Bastiat is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat working some strikes from top position.
Bastiat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bastiat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Bastiat is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bastiat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen wants to stand but Bastiat is controlling the position.
Hansen has momentary wrist control but Bastiat slips an elbow through the middle.
Bastiat is stalling in the full guard.
Bastiat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bastiat controlling from the top position.
Frederic Bastiat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.#T2#
Bastiat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bastiat is working Hansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bastiat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bastiat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clive Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat pushes down on Hansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bastiat winds up and cracks Hansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastiat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen pushes Bastiat off looking to stand but Bastiat dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Bastiat there.
Bastiat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hansen taking some punishment here, with Bastiat in his half guard.
Hansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Hansen tries to kick Bastiat off but Bastiat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hansen taking some punishment here, with Bastiat in his half guard.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastiat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bastiat 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.
Bastiat working over Hansen with some ground and pound. Hansen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bastiat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bastiat is working away from the top position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021

#R1#
Moose tries a head kick but it misses.
Moose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastiat throws out a counter right but Moose avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moose pushes Bastiat off but Bastiat dives into side control.
Moose is breathing heavily.
Moose tries to buck Bastiat off but Bastiat is having none of it.
Check out the look on Bastiat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moose on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Moose is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.#T1##SUB2#
Bastiat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bastiat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bastiat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bastiat trying to control the position but Moose is working away. #SUB2#
Bastiat is trying to get an arm triangle but Moose is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moose takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bastiat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Moose avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bastiat.
Bastiat working the ground and pound but Moose is defending the strikes.
Bastiat just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Moose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastiat tries to advance to mount but Moose denies him. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Bastiat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moose is trying to escape the position but Bastiat is controlling the position.
Bastiat throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bastiat working the strikes but Moose uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Moose is defending against the submission attempts here by Bastiat.
Bastiat is controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bastiat wants to work for an arm triangle but Moose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bastiat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moose keeps working.
Moose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bastiat passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bastiat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bastiat working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bastiat cracks Moose with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Moose tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bastiat pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Moose is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Bastiat misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bastiat.
Bastiat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastiat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kostlov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bastiat counters with a straight right hand.
Bastiat misses with a series of wild punches.
Kostlov shoots and misses
and Bastiat counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostlov misses with a takedown attempt - Bastiat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitja Kostlov.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Kostlov avoids them all with ease.
Bastiat avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Kostlov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat'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.
Kostlov working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Kostlov punching from the bottom - just letting Bastiat know he's still in a fight.
Kostlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kostlov is trying to keep Bastiat in close.
Bastiat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bastiat being controlled here momentarily.
Kostlov keeping full guard, as Bastiat tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bastiat throws a sloppy strike and Kostlov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bastiat is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kostlov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitja Kostlov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Bastiat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastiat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syrup tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bastiat manages to circle out of the way.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastiat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syrup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mapple Syrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrup shoots in looking for a takedown but Bastiat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Syrup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bastiat throws a counter combo.
Syrup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bastiat.#CUT2#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Bastiat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Syrup is rocked!
Bastiat lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Syrup falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frederic Bastiat!
In his post fight interview, Frederic Bastiat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 72
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Kalous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalous throws a big shot that misses.
Kalous swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalous!
Kalous tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat breaks from Kalous's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bastiat lands a couple of good shots and Kalous has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalous is trying to remain composed but Bastiat is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bastiat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Bastiat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bastiat softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bastiat somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bastiat struggling to land strikes to the head as Kalous covers up.
Bastiat gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kalous covering up well under a series of strikes from Bastiat.
Bastiat thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kalous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastiat on the ground.#T1#
Bastiat misses with a punch to the head.
Bastiat lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I would not like to be Kalous right now.
Kalous takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bastiat throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kalous covers up after that shot from Bastiat.
Kalous is breathing heavily.
Kalous is trying to get back to his feet but Bastiat has full control of the position and if anything, Kalous has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bastiat misses with an elbow to the head.
Kalous is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Bastiat scores with punches to the body.
Kalous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bastiat keeps control of the position easily here as Kalous tries to buck him off.
Bastiat punches Kalous on the ear.
Bastiat lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastiat has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kalous.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastiat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bastiat landing with strikes.
Bastiat scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #ROC2#Kalous is rocked!
Bastiat throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bastiat lands punches and elbows.
Oh Kalous is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastiat lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T3#
Bastiat cracks Kalous with a big shot to the side of the head Kalous is covering up - he's in big trouble! Bastiat connects with another shot that knocks Kalous out cold! Bastiat stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!

Event: Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastiat.
A countering left hand to the body from Koppia misses.
Bastiat with a poor takedown
and Koppia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koppia.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koppia lands a nice hook to Bastiat's body. Bastiat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastiat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koppia counters with a huge left! Bastiat is in big trouble! He's backing up but Koppia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bastiat from any more damage. A dominating finish by Koppia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Hansen throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
Hansen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bastiat throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen connects with a body shot.
Hansen looks to land a body kick but Bastiat moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastiat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bastiat tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen has Bastiat pulled in close to control his posture.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat'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.
Hansen 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 Hansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Bastiat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hansen looking to control.
Hansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat. #T2#
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bastiat won't allow Hansen to get back to his feet.
Bastiat stays in close to Hansen's body and controls the position.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bastiat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bastiat cracks Hansen with a solid left hand.#T3#
Bastiat postures up in Hansen's guard and throws a big left but Hansen blocks it.
Bastiat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bastiat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat chips away with some ground and pound.
Bastiat chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen controls Bastiat momentarily but Bastiat frees himself.
Bastiat postures up and lands a big shot to Hansen's brow.
Bastiat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastiat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hansen's guard.
Bastiat lands strikes from half guard.
Hansen is refusing to be controlled, as Bastiat sits in half guard. #T4#
Bastiat 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.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but Bastiat is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
Bastiat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastiat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastiat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hansen is in trouble now - Bastiat has advanced to mount!
Bastiat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been informed that Hansen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bastiat raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Bastiat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Hansen avoids it well and moves away.
Bastiat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen thows a leg kick but Bastiat checks it #TD#
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bastiat advances to half guard.
Bastiat throwing shots but Hansen is blocking nicely.
Bastiat content to control rather than advance.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bastiat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat content just to control the position here.
Hansen working to try and regain half guard.
Bastiat with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Bastiat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastiat landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Bastiat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bastiat connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Hansen is rocked!
Bastiat loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hansen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bastiat land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bastiat stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!

Event: Highland 37
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1##KD#
Bastiat drops Dead Ii with a beautiful combination! Dead Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bastiat is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dead Ii is rocked!
Dead Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Bastiat gets double underhooks and turns Dead Ii into the cage.
Dead Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastiat finish him?
Bastiat is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dead Ii flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dead Ii is out cold! Bastiat holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederic Bastiat!
The defeated Better Dead Ii had this to say: 'Just laying low for now'.

Event: Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Turnbull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Bastiat as Turnbull shoots in.
Turnbull dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turnbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frederic Bastiat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Turnbull.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastiat defends it nicely.
Bastiat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Bastiat forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat has had enough of the clinch but Turnbull keeps him there for the moment.
Bastiat wants to break free but Turnbull has control. #TD2#
Turnbull jumps into guard, dragging Bastiat to the mat.
Turnbull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastiat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bastiat 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.#T1##SUB2#
Turnbull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turnbull won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnbull on the ground.
Bastiat lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Turnbull won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat is pulling down on Turnbull's head to control his posture.
Turnbull trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbull preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bastiat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Turnbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnbull.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turnbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Turnbull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bastiat is looking to stand up but Turnbull isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastiat 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.#T3#
Bastiat trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bastiat clinches up with Turnbull and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastiat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turnbull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastiat avoids it.#TD2#
Turnbull decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastiat postures up in Turnbull's guard and throws a big left but Turnbull blocks it.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turnbull 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! Bastiat rolls with it to try and escape but Turnbull cranks on the arm and Bastiat is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Turnbull!

Event: Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bastiat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peters's guard.

Peters manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bastiat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peters smiles and moves away.
Peters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bastiat with the counter takedown but Peters avoids it easily.
Peters tries to clinch but Bastiat moves away #TD2#
and Bastiat counters with a shoot takedown. Peters fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat throws an elbow that misses. Peters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastiat's guard. Nice move by Peters!#REVR##SUB2#
Bastiat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peters defends well.#T1#
Peters throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Peters gets to his feet - Bastiat follows without any prompting.
Bastiat is looking to clinch.
Peters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bastiat as he avoids it easily.
Bastiat misses with a double jab.
Peters seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bastiat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bastiat wants it to stay on the feet.
Bastiat leaves Peters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bastiat drives through with a takedown into Peters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastiat postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Bastiat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peters looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bastiat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Peters regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bastiat.
Peters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Peters is trying to control the position but Bastiat postures up.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bastiat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Peters 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.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Bastiat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastiat wants to clinch.#TD2#
Bastiat scores with a takedown into Peters's guard.
Bastiat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Peters tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastiat trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Peters is looking for a triangle but Bastiat pushes his legs off easily.
Frederic Bastiat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat controlling from the top position.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Peters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastiat defends well.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Bastiat postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Bastiat landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Peters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peters working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat stands up over Peters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bastiat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastiat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bastiat's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bastiat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peters defends well.#SUB2#
Bastiat working for a triangle but Peters defends it easily. #SUB#
Peters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bastiat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Peters has Bastiat in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bastiat's guard. #REVR#
Peters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bastiat controlling Peters's posture.
Bastiat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peters wants to pass the guard but Bastiat is keeping the position.
Bastiat trying to keep a closed guard but Peters is proving a slippery customer.
Bastiat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bastiat is looking for a triangle but Peters pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Peters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peters feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Bastiat.
Peters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastiat at a distance.
Bastiat tries to clinch up but Peters circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastiat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastiat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peters walks into a jab.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Bastiat 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.
Bastiat tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peters dives in and grabs Bastiat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastiat pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.
Peters misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Bastiat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bastiat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastiat throws a strike but Peters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Bastiat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastiat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peters preventing the sweep.
Bastiat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters's guard. #REVB#
Peters wants to hit a sweep here but Bastiat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peters there!
Bastiat with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Josh Peters has been cut.#T2#
Peters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bastiat.
Bastiat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastiat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peters hang on?
Bastiat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Peters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bastiat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Peters is trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat prevents Peters from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastiat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bastiat working Peters over with strikes here. #CUT2#Josh Peters's cut is getting worse.
Bastiat breaks from Peters's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Peters is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Josh Peters's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frederic Bastiat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Telheiras shoots in and drives through. Bastiat sprawls well.
It seemed like Bastiat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Telheiras pushes Bastiat up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastiat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Telheiras is defending well.
Telheiras throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastiat blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Bastiat manages to break the clinch.
Telheiras scores with a one two! Bastiat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Telheiras lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastiat misses with a shot to the body
and Telheiras counters with a three punch combo that has Bastiat backing up. Bastiat nods at Telheiras to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Bastiat shoots in and bounces Telheiras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telheiras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Telheiras keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Telheiras is keeping the position.
Bastiat advances to half guard.
Bastiat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Telheiras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastiat wants to stand but Telheiras has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Telheiras is working from the bottom.
Telheiras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Telheiras tries to get out of the position.
Telheiras is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bastiat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Telheiras is looking to control Bastiat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Telheiras avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bastiat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bastiat tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Telheiras is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastiat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastiat's back!
Bastiat turns into Telheiras and is now in his guard.
Telheiras is breathing heavily.
Bastiat won't allow Telheiras to sweep him here.
Telheiras keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bastiat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bastiat wants to stand and escape but instead Telheiras has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telheiras is one step ahead there.
Bastiat looking to control. #T4#
Bastiat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Telheiras haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
Bastiat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bastiat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Telheiras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Telheiras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smile Telheiras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Telheiras rushes Bastiat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bastiat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Telheiras smiles and moves away.
Telheiras doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastiat circles away.
Telheiras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastiat's waist but Bastiat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Telheiras off to one side.
Telheiras throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiat moves out of range easily.
Bastiat feints the counter takedown.
Bastiat goes for a double leg but Telheiras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Telheiras continues to drive forward.
Bastiat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Telheiras counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bastiat.
Bastiat trying to control the position but Telheiras is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastiat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Telheiras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastiat wants to stand but Telheiras has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastiat advances to mount.
Bastiat is landing with some decent strikes but Telheiras is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Telheiras is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.
Bastiat looking to control but Telheiras is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Telheiras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastiat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Telheiras out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bastiat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!

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