Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Kock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock digs a good hook to Barella's body. #CL2#
Barella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock keeps control of Barella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barella fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barella clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Barella defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kock's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock avoiding Barella 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Barella showing good submission defense here.
Barella rolls, trying to escape but Kock keeps control of the position.
Kock 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.#T1##SUB#
Kock is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Barella taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Katajamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barella lands a nice shot to the body.
Barella dives in and grabs Katajamaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Katajamaki moves into range and clinches up with Barella.#TD#
Barella pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katajamaki defends well.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barella's head.#SUB#
Barella has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Barella has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Barella has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katajamaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle here but Katajamaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barella takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Barella is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Barella manages to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to free his trapped foot but Barella is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Katajamaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Katajamaki's back!#T3#
Katajamaki trying to control the hands but Barella breaks the grip.
Katajamaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Katajamaki has given up his back. Will we see Barella going for some submissions? #SUB#
Barella looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Katajamaki fending off the submission attempt from Barella.
Barella trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Katajamaki can't escape the position. #T4#
Barella struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Barella looking for the RNC.
Katajamaki wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Barella goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Katajamaki escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
Barella wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Barella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lands with a hook. Katajamaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barella's half guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Barella's hands, connecting with Barella's forehead.
Katajamaki 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. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Barella trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barella does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Katajamaki.
Barella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Katajamaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Katajamaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Barella is looking for a sweep. Katajamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Barella's hands, connecting with Barella's forehead.
Katajamaki wants to take a breather but Barella is having none of it.
Barella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katajamaki drops an elbow to the side of Barella's head.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barella trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Barella with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Barella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki prevents Barella from standing back up.
Barella has hold of Katajamaki's hands but Katajamaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Barella pushes Katajamaki off and gets back to his feet.
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katajamaki's waist but Katajamaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Barella as Katajamaki shoots in.#CL#
Barella moves into the clinch.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Katajamaki won't allow it. #TD2#
Katajamaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barella can't fight it off and eventually Katajamaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Barella looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katajamaki trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom. #T4#
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barella seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barella is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella pushes a forearm under Katajamaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Katajamaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Barella!
A determined Sonny Barella didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Barella throws a lazy right hand but Bottles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottles seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Barella shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bottles is backing up but Barella catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bottles covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Barella Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Barella!
After winning the bout, Sonny Barella thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Barella looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Barella throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Barella's body.
Barella throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barella misses with a double jab.
Barella with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Barella lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barella.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Barella moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barella is defended easily by Thibodeaux.
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Barella 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barella.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barella moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Barella.
Barella staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barella stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barella tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Barella tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barella misses with a looping left.
Barella fails with the takedown.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
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 left lands for Thibodeaux.
Barella throws a head kick that misses.
Barella looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Barella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Barella finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Barella drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thibodeaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barella has Thibodeaux in his guard.#REVR#
Barella looking for a sweep. Not yet Barella, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thibodeaux sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Barella working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Barella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barella is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thibodeaux is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonny Barella will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barella with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Barella misses.
A punch combination from Barella misses.
Barella throws a combination. Thibodeaux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barella was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Barella tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barella fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella is looking to clinch.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Barella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barella in his tracks.
Barella misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella misses with a combination
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Barella does no damage. #T2#
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barella misses with a low kick.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Barella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barella misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barella throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Sonny Barella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barella throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Barella misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
No joy there for Barella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella staying out of range there.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Barella fails to land the takedown.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Barella.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Barella tries to counter it with a takedown but Thibodeaux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barella throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barella doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Barella's body. Barella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Barella.
Barella misses with a combination
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barella misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Barella.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barella looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Barella lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Barella throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Barella with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Barella is rocked!#T1#
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thibodeaux! Barella is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Barella pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barella working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki stops Barella from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Katajamaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barella has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Katajamaki is looking to defend but Barella has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Katajamaki! Barella pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Katajamaki taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Hoshino.
Barella doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoshino keeps control of Barella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Barella prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshino won't allow it.
Barella tries to break the clinch but Hoshino is controlling the position. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Hoshino presses Barella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.
Hoshino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barella.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barella is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshino is defending well.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.#T2#
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Barella blocks the elbow strike.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoshino taking a breather.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoshino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Barella.
Hoshino pushes Barella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barella tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barella blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Hoshino lands a right hand.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barella can't get the takedown.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside that Barella shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hoshino.
Barella is trying to force a seperation but Hoshino has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been informed that Barella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Barella.
Barella swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Barella swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella misses the shot to the body.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barella tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barella doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Barella back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barella blocking some punches.
Hoshino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Barella throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barella scores with a hook to the body. Hoshino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barella takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoshino lunges at Barella with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barella's hand.
Barella misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Barella blocking some punches.
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!
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barella's elbow.
Barella takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barella or not.
Yuuji Hoshino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshino stalls.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Hoshino. #T3#
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Hoshino effectively controlling the action here.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoshino lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside.
Barella tries to break free but Hoshino pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino 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#
Barella throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barella looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Barella.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino! #CL#
Barella tries to keep at a distance but Hoshino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barella fails to pull guard.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A short left from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Barella has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoshino uses from the top position. #SU#
Hoshino gets to his feet - Barella follows without any prompting.
Barella blocks a head kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Barella throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino with a nice cross.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A punch combination from Barella misses.
Barella throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a head kick. That will keep Barella thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella lunges at Hoshino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoshino's hand.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barella doesn't seem phased though.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barella fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Barella and move into the clinch.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barella manages to circle out of the way.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoshino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Barella misses with a body shot
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hoshino drives through and clinches with Barella against the cage.
Barella wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.
Barella takes a shot to the head.
Barella tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Hoshino. #T4#
Hoshino stalling against the cage.
Hoshino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hoshino.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barella tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
Barella wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshino, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Diokno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Barella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diokno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Diokno counters by moving into the clinch.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diokno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diokno tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Barella managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Barella looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno. #TD#
Barella has clasped his hands together around Diokno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diokno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Diokno seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Diokno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diokno seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barella is looking to control Diokno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barella avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diokno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diokno pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Diokno passes to side control. #SUB2#
Diokno is trying to get an arm triangle but Barella is defending well.
Diokno working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diokno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barella keeps working.
Barella is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diokno is controlling him well.
Barella tries to buck Diokno off but Diokno is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diokno working away.
Barella is looking to reverse the position.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Diokno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
That's time! Barella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barella lands a body shot.
Diokno takes one on the button.
Diokno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diokno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barella. Diokno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diokno circles away quickly and effectively.
Barella misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Diokno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diokno to keep the fight standing.
Barella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno lands a left hand. #T1#
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Barella has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diokno regains guard immediately.
Diokno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diokno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Diokno's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diokno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barella has picked Diokno up and slammed him! Diokno can't keep hold of the triangle and Barella manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Barella working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Barella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diokno sees it coming and defends easily.
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diokno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barella works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Barella lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diokno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barella 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. #SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barella passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diokno is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diokno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barella prevents Diokno from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks. #TD#
Barella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diokno to the mat! Diokno manages to get full guard.
Diokno looking for a sweep. Not yet Diokno, not yet. #SUB2#
Diokno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barella defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barella's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barella wants to control from the top but Diokno keeps moving.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diokno's guard.
Diokno trying to control from the bottom.
Barella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Barella is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but Diokno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diokno actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Diokno is looking to control Barella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Diokno gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barella is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barella stands and throws Diokno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barella in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diokno has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Barella connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diokno some visible discomfort.
Barella working away.#SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Barella trying to control the position but Diokno is working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diokno tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Diokno is defending well. #T4#
Barella drops an elbow to the side of Diokno's head. #SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diokno wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diokno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barella 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Chel Diokno had this to say: 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

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

#R1##TD#
Barella shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lamez's guard.
Lamez pulls Barella in to control the position.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Barella drops back looking for a leg! Lamez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamez manages to kick Barella off! Barella jumps back into Lamez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Lamez can't keep his opponent in guard - Barella advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barella wants to get back to his feet but Lamez is holding on tight.
Lamez tries to hold on but Barella pushes him away.
Barella wants to stand but Lamez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lamez wants to hold on but Barella pushes him away.
Barella lands a big shot there that rocks Lamez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Barella is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lamez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Barella is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lamez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barella misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Barella working for a submission but Lamez is keeping him at bay.
Lamez wants to hold on but Barella pushes him away.#T2#
Barella throwing strikes here but Lamez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lamez wants to hold on but Barella pushes him away.
Barella 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.
Lamez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Barella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barella wants to control the position but Lamez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lamez prevents Barella from standing back up.
Lamez not doing much here.
Barella wants to control but Lamez is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lamez in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lamez is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Barella throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barella is in Lamez's guard.
Barella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lamez pulls Barella in close to prevent any damage.
Lamez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barella is one step ahead there.
Lamez seems keen to control Barella's posture.
Barella stands and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamez is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamez isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamez wants to control but Barella postures up.
Barella tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lamez is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it. #SUB#
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barella is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barella wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barella wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barella wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well. #SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Lamez is right now. #T3#
Lamez is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Lamez keeping his opponent close.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Barella tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barella is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamez is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barella working away.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lamez is holding Barella down, trying to stall.
Barella creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Barella working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Barella working away.
Lamez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez scores with a decent looking hook.
Barella shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barella takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barella with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamez swivels and escapes.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barella tries a head kick but it misses.
Barella wants to clinch.
Barella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Lamez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barella shoots in for a double leg but Lamez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barella takes one to the chin there.
Barella tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
Barella walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Lamez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamez connects with a jab.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Barella takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamez avoids it really well and circles away.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barella gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barella somewhat.
Lamez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Barella avoids it with no problem.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barella.
Barella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Barella lands a jab to Lamez's midsection.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barella tries to clinch but Lamez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barella looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barella in his tracks.
Barella tries to land a front kick but Lamez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barella gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barella lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lamez at a distance.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Barella shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lamez is controlling Barella's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamez is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lamez manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Lamez managing to control the position.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lamez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barella is aware though and is defending well.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonny Barella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barella being controlled here momentarily.
Barella forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barella 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Katajamaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barella to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
Barella advances position into side control!
Barella wants to stand but Katajamaki has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella has hold of Katajamaki's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Katajamaki tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Barella cranks the arm and Katajamaki screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Katajamaki, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Barella throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux attempts a counter takedown but Barella avoids it well and moves away.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Barella, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Barella against the cage but Barella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dux tries to score with some ground and pound. Barella controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barella is letting Dux control him for a moment.
Barella is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux working away.
Dux cracks Barella with a big elbow.
Dux 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.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Dux wants to control but Barella is keeping him busy.
Dux lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Dux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Barella trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dux working the ground and pound from side control.
Barella takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barella to see if he's OK.#T3#
Dux scoring with punches and elbows.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Barella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barella wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barella takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dux controlling the position from side mount.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Dux prevents Barella from escaping the position.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dux wants to control but Barella is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Barella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux landing strikes.
Dux is putting a hurting on Barella here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Dux clinches.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barella smiles and moves away.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barella throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it. #CL#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Barella.
Dux is trying to pull guard but Barella has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dux has hold of one of Barella's legs. Barella is fighting the takedown attempt but Dux gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barella's head.
Dux works over Barella with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Barella is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barella wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux postures up and lands a big shot to Barella's brow.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella wants to stand but Dux is controlling the position. #T2#
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella swinging wildly here. #CL#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dux has Barella pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barella manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dux successfully pulls guard.
Dux is pulling down on Barella's head. It's preventing any offense from Barella, at least for the moment.
Barella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dux's guard.
Barella wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?#T4#
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella is fighting to break Dux's control of his arms but Dux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barella trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Barella must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Barella.
Barella throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Dux counters with a shoot takedown. Barella fights it but they end up in guard.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barella keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux stays in close to Barella's body and controls the position.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Barella is trying to control the position but Dux postures up. #T1#
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Dux 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.
Dux prevents Barella from getting back to his feet.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux cracks Barella with a solid left hand.
Dux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barella wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Barella tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Barella wants to get back to his feet.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Dux seems content to control.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barella is trying to control but can't.
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barella for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Dux lands strikes from half guard.
Dux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barella works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dux stops Barella from getting back to his feet.
Barella wants to get back to full guard.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Barella is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barella won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Dux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Barella lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Barella's guard.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barella looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Katajamaki is defending well. Barella quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Katajamaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Barella celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Barella shoots in.
Hoshino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barella just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Barella misses with a two punch combination.
Barella scores with a nice right hand.
Barella scores with a punch to the head.
Barella lands an overhand right.
Barella misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barella throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Barella takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Barella.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Barella in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Barella sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Hoshino swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Hoshino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barella.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barella is looking to clinch. #T2#
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Barella misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Barella moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Hoshino shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Hoshino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barella lands with a shot to the body.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barella shoots and misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Hoshino misses with the combination. #T3#
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino throws a hook but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshino dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Hoshino throws a big counter combination but Barella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Barella takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Barella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoshino was covering up waiting for the punch and Barella finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving. #T4#
Hoshino managing to control the position.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Hoshino.
Barella trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barella drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoshino dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Barella being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Barella has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshino defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barella.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barella throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Barella tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Barella throws a good cross that connects.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Barella swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barella will feel that in the morning.
Hoshino throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Barella.
And Hoshino counters with a quick kick to the body but Barella blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
Barella has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Barella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Barella's front leg but catches the back leg as Barella tries to avoid it.
Hoshino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoshino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barella moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barella's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Barella shoots in.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barella misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barella's sensitive parts. #T2#
Barella shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Barella looks to move away, Hoshino throws a big counter combo but Barella just gets out of the way.
Barella throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella tries to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barella's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!#T3#
Barella has his takedown stuffed
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Hoshino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barella is defended easily by Hoshino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
Barella's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barella throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Barella gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshino.
Barella misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barella's knee momentarily.#T4#
Barella walks into a left hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barella throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
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!
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoshino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Barella looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Barella feints a jab promting Hoshino to slip. Barella then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoshino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Barella is rocked!
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Barella misses with a takedown
and Hoshino counters with a crisp right that sends Barella to the canvas! Hoshino follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 37: Sokol vs Sterling
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Diokno lands with a kick to the temple. Barella shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diokno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diokno wants it to stay on the feet.
Diokno swinging wildly here.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno throws out a powerful jab.
Barella misses the shot to the body.
Diokno dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Diokno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barella's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diokno under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Diokno.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diokno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno lands with a light punch inside.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barella in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diokno presses Barella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Diokno lands a nice shot to the body.
Diokno digs a right hand into Barella's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barella's gas tank.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barella prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Nice elbow from Diokno.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barella is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Barella.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barellas head.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diokno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barella circles away quickly and effectively.
Diokno throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barella takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye. #BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Diokno tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Barella counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diokno! #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barella advances to mount.
Barella looking to control but Diokno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Barella punching from mount but Diokno doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diokno tries to hold on but Barella postures up.
Barella throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barella avoids the attempt from Diokno to control.#SUB#
Barella looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barella punching from mount but Diokno doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barella raining down shots from the mount!
Barella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diokno is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Barella has control of Diokno's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diokno regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diokno regains half guard.#SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diokno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diokno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diokno keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Diokno pulls Barella in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diokno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diokno dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Diokno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barella. That did some damage!
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diokno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barella takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barella dodges the punch combination from Diokno.
Diokno ducks right into an uppercut from Barella.
Diokno throws a head kick that Barella semi-blocks.
Barella chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diokno can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Barella pushes Diokno up against the cage in a clinch.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diokno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diokno as Barella tries to tie him up.
Barella tries to circle away but Diokno has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Diokno landing knees to the head.
Barella tries to break free but Diokno pushes him back against the cage.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Barella tries to pull guard but Diokno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barella swings wildly with an uppercut but Diokno uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Barella jumps into guard, dragging Diokno to the mat.
Diokno 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. #T2##SUB#
Diokno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diokno has managed to get both his arms back between Barella's legs - danger averted.
Diokno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barella's guard.#SUB#
Barella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diokno defends it easily.#SU2#
Diokno stands up and waves to Barella to follow him.
Barella with a jab.
Diokno throws a nice looking combination but Barella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Diokno. #T3#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diokno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diokno throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range. #CL#
Barella closes the distance and pushes Diokno back into the cage.
Diokno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barella is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barella avoids it.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barella has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno misses with an elbow over the top.
Diokno working Barella over with knees to the body.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno. #T4#
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barella wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barella blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Barella's head.
Diokno pushes Barella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diokno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barella takes an elbow to the temple.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barella dodges an elbow strike from Diokno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Barella does no damage.
Diokno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diokno misses with a body kick.
Barella scores with a three punch combo!
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diokno's waist but Diokno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side.
Diokno thuds his shin into the meat of Barella's side.
Good work by Barella as he checks the leg kick.
Barella misses with an uppercut. Diokno saw that one coming.
Barella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.
Barella tries for a takedown but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Barella misses.
Barella takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barella tries to counter by clinching up but Diokno breaks away and moves out of range.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barella.
Chel Diokno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Diokno misses.
Diokno connects with a body shot that sends Barella's belly button to the back.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diokno pinned against the cage. Diokno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barella. #T1#
Diokno slips a jab from Barella.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diokno.
Barella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Diokno has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Diokno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barella is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barella closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diokno circles away.
Diokno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diokno fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body. #CL2#
Diokno moves into range and clinches up with Barella.#TD#
Barella pulls guard successfully.
Diokno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diokno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle but Diokno pushes his legs off easily.
Chel Diokno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Diokno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diokno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diokno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diokno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barella working for a triangle but Diokno defends it easily.
Diokno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Diokno staying calm.
Barella is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barella gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Diokno is very close to passing his half guard.
Diokno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barella slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Barella throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diokno uses it to pass to side control.
Diokno controlling the position from side mount.
Diokno working away.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Diokno decides to stand back up. Diokno steps back and let's Barella get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diokno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chel Diokno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diokno 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Barella moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Barella shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Barella drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Barella off! Barella jumps back into Killer's guard.
Barella throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer 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##SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barella.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barella is looking to cinch up a triangle. Killer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Barella's body to avoid the submission. Barella has instead reached around Killer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Barella arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sonny Barella!
A victorious Sonny Barella thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 23: Thorn vs Billingsly
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Barella wants to clinch.
Slow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slow tries to bum rush Barella with a series of wild strikes but Barella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barella needs to keep his hands up - Slow had a free shot at his head there.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slow.
It looked like Barella was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barella tries to clinch up.
Slow loads up on a big right hand but Barella slips the punch.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slow sprawls well. Slow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barella gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow scores with a nice strike.
Slim Slow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Barella dives in for a single leg takedown but Slow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Slow is controlling him.
Slow lands a left hand.
Barella blocks an uppercut.
Slow misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Slow tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barella tries to pull guard but Slow holds him up against the cage and eventually Barella drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow blocks a body shot from Barella.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Barella tries to throw a body punch but Slow avoids it by throwing Barella back against the cage.
Barella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slow smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Slow as Barella shoots in.
Slow catches Barella with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slow lands a nice hook to Barella's body. Barella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slim Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Slow has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Good shot there by Slow.
Slow tests Barella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Barella does no damage.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slow swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Slow forces Barella back against the cage and clinches.
Barella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Slow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barella tries to pull guard but Slow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short left from Slow.
Slow is leaning against Barella and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Slow.
Slow scores with a hook to the body.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Slow has him pressed against the cage.
Barella can't find room to land a body shot as Slow controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
Slow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barella misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Slow.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Slow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barella wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slow has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slow.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slow to keep the fight standing.
Slow lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barella wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slow lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barella wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Slow won't allow it.
Slow lands a shoulder strike.
Slow lands with a light punch inside.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barella tries to pull guard but Slow won't allow it.
Slow gets through Barella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slow.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slow lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slow walks away with a smile on his face. Barella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slow swinging wildly here.
Slow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slow looks to score with a jab to the body but Barella is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Slow.
Slow jabs at Barella's body.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slow stalks Barella and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barella's face. Barella staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Barella is rocked!
Slow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barella moves away.
Oh Barella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barella walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Slow closes the distance and pushes Barella back into the cage.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow digs a right hand into Barella's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barella's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Barella seems to have got his legs back now.
Barella taking a breather.
Slow lands an uppercut.
Barella tries a body shot but Slow blocks it.
Barella tries a body shot but Slow blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Slow.
Slow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barella tries to circle away but Slow has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Slow lands with a left to the head.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barella goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slow prevents it.
Slow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slow presses Barella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barella blocks a body shot from Slow.
Barella fails to pull guard.
Slow lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slow.
Slow lands a shoulder strike.
Slow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barella or not.
A short right from Slow.
Slow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barella with a big uppercut! Barella tries to clinch up but Slow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barella to the mat! Barella covers up and Slow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slim Slow!
After the fight, Slim Slow 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Barella.
Barella moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barella tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Barella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Barella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Barella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Barella avoids them all with ease.
Barella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Barella.#TD#
Barella shoots in and bounces Petrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Barella drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Barella off! Barella jumps back into Petrov's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Petrov looking for subs off his back but Barella has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barella 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.#T1##SUB#
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Barella is controlling well. #SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Barella wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Barella drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barella jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barella defends it easily.
Petrov wants to control the position but Barella says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Barella 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.
Barella prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella advances position into side control!
Barella wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barella is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barella wants to clinch.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barella doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barella moves away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#TD#
Petrov tries to sprawl but Barella drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily.
Petrov trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barella won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov looking to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov is trying to keep Barella in close.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barella trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Barella appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Petrov tries to sprawl but Barella drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petrov is looking to control Barella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Petrov gets back to full guard.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Barella passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Barella.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Barella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Barella looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but Barella drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.
Barella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barella preventing the sweep.
Petrov looking to control.
Barella trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Barella drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barella jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barella. #T1##SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Barella defends easily.
Barella tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petrov 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! Barella rolls with it to try and escape but Petrov cranks on the arm and Barella is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
A very excited looking Peter Petrov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023

#R1#
Chowkin swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Chowkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chowkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Chowkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Chowkin connects with a body shot.
Vini Chowkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chowkin throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Chowkin swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Chowkin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Barella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barella slips under a jab.
Barella takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chowkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Chowkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Chowkin throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chowkin misses the target.
Barella shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chowkin but Chowkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chowkin throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Barella unleashes a big counter combination but Chowkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chowkin throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Chowkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Chowkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barella counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chowkin thinking.
Chowkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chowkin.#T2#
Barella avoids the body shot from Chowkin.
Chowkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barella avoids the body shot from Chowkin.
Chowkin misses with a jab to the body
and Barella counters with a nice body shot.
Chowkin lands with a straight right. Barella didn't see that one coming.
Chowkin misses with a body shot.
Chowkin throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Chowkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barella moves away from the strike by Chowkin.
Chowkin sets himself, and Barella steps forward looking for the clinch! Chowkin avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chowkin misses with a wild body shot.
Barella changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chowkin tries to avoid it but Barella manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chowkin to the ground. Chowkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Chowkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barella moves away.
Barella slips a straight right by Chowkin.
Barella changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barella looks for a takedown but Chowkin sprawls well.
Vini Chowkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chowkin. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chowkin misses with a body shot.
Chowkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Barella is just out of range.
Barella wants to counter with a clinch but Chowkin pushes him away.
Good shot there by Chowkin.
Chowkin connects with a looping right hand.
Barella tries to clinch there but Chowkin circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chowkin misses the target.#T4#
Barella lands a nice hook to Chowkin's body. Chowkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chowkin throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
A nice side step and Barella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chowkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barella counters with a stiff right hand.
Chowkin throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chowkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chowkin tests Barella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chowkin throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Barella avoids the body shot from Chowkin.
Chowkin with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella tries to bum rush Chowkin with a series of wild strikes but Chowkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chowkin clobbers Barella with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vini Chowkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Chowkin misses its intended target.
As Chowkin backs off Barella throws a huge counter combo but Chowkin manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Barella drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Barella is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chowkin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barella gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chowkin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barella lets go of the hold and Chowkin can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Vini Chowkin had this to say: '25, 7'.

Event: ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Barella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gretel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gretel scores with a hook to the body. Barella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barella works over Gretel's head and body with a nice combination.
Barella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gretel.
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gretel misses the body punch
and Barella counters with a left and a right that stings Gretel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barella.
Gretel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
Gretel is looking to wear down Barella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Gretel lands with a nice combination. Barella backs away looking to recover.
Gretel lands with an overhand left.
Gretel misses with a double jab.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Gretel has Barella up against the cage in a clinch.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gretel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barella tries to pull guard but Gretel holds him up against the cage and eventually Barella drops back down to his feet.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gretel just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC#
Gretel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gretel swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella moves away from the strike by Gretel.
Gretel lands with a shot to the body.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel scores with a hook to the body. Barella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Barella's shoulder, as Barella tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Gretel closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gretel.
A right handed body shot lands from Gretel.
Barella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gretel smiles and moves away. #CL#
Gretel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barella, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Gretel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gretel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gretel lands a shot to the body.
Gretel lands a body shot.
Barella tries to pull guard but Gretel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gretel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gretel.
Barella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gretel walks away with a smile on his face. Barella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barella defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel throws a jab but it's blocked by Barella.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Gretel with a nice cross.#CL#
Gretel clinches. #BC#
Gretel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gretel lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barella.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Gretel lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Barella is rocked!
Gretel swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Gretel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barella slips a jab from Gretel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gretel cracks Barella on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Barella falls backwards against the cage. Gretel follows up with more strikes that drop Barella to his knees. Gretel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Barella! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Gretel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Riggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Barella closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barella trying to control the position but Riggins is working away.
Riggins is looking to regain half guard here but Barella keeps moving and retains side control.
Riggins manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barella takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riggins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella. #SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riggins is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
Riggins moves into full guard.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggins is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barella drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riggins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riggins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riggins! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barella is trying to improve his position.
Riggins is looking to take a break and control but Barella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Riggins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barella is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riggins tries for a kimura but Barella is defending well.
Barella sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barella is looking for a sweep. Riggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barella connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Riggins is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riggins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riggins's back!
Riggins is trying to break free.
Riggins is keeping busy. #SUB#
Barella looking for the choke but no joy.
Riggins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barella off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barella lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Riggins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Barella is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riggins is surviving well by controlling Barella's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Barella working for a guillotine from mount but Riggins is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Barella is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riggins has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Barella goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Riggins is on top in guard.
Barella throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle but Riggins pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Riggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barella.
Riggins defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riggins eats them both and turns towards Barella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barella connects with a jab.
Barella tries to clinch but Riggins is having none of it.
A head kick by Barella misses #TD2#
and Riggins counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Riggins is trying to work for a kimura but Barella is defending well. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riggins is trying to work for a kimura but Barella is defending well.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggins can do to turn this around?
Barella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Riggins passes to full mount!
Barella is squirming around, avoiding Riggins's attempts to control the action.
Barella regains half guard.
Riggins uses his free foot to push down on Barella's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barella.
Riggins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barella is looking to escape.
Barella tries to hold on but Riggins pushes him away.
Barella sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB2#
Riggins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barella defends it well.
Barella tries to roll over but Riggins keeps him under control.
Riggins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barella sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riggins wants to pass the guard but Barella is defending well.
Barella trying to hold on to Riggins's head to control him but Riggins postures up.
Barella tries to get to full guard but Riggins has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Riggins is working for a submission of some sort.
Riggins trying to control from half guard but Barella is working away. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riggins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barella's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riggins stalling away here and it's allowed Barella to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Barella keeps moving. #SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Riggins defends easily.
Riggins wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Riggins is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Riggins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barella is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Riggins won't allow it.
Riggins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Barella pulls guard successfully.
Barella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barella wants to stand up but Riggins is controlling him. #SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Riggins defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Riggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barella looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riggins has picked Barella up and slammed him! Barella can't keep hold of the triangle and Riggins manages to pass to side control!
Barella manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barella throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riggins to regain full guard.
Barella in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB2#
Riggins is looking for a triangle but Barella pushes his legs off easily.
Barella tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggins is retaining full guard.
Riggins has momentary wrist control but Barella slips an elbow through the middle.
Barella wants to control from the top but Riggins keeps moving.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Riggins.
Riggins is still trying to improve position.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Riggins is keeping the position.
Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riggins looking to sit in guard and control but Barella gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Barella throws a big right hand that misses.
Barella slips nicely into half guard.
Riggins gets back to full guard.
Barella trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
Riggins 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#
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riggins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barella knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riggins pulls his head out easily.
Barella is looking to improve his position.
Riggins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riggins trying to control from Barella's half guard. Barella has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riggins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggins defends it easily.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barella 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
A very excited looking Sonny Barella made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Alawi keeps the fight on the outside.
Barella tries a head kick but it misses.
Barella's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barella duly obliges.
Barella tries a head kick but it misses.
Alawi avoids the head kick by Barella.
Barella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alawi eats them both and turns towards Barella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alawi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Barella gets tackled into the cage by Alawi. Alawi maintains the clinch.
Alawi scores with a shoulder strike.
Alawi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barella pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alawi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barella jumps guard but Alawi stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alawi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alawi is pushing Barella up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alawi prevents Barella from breaking the clinch.
Barella throws a punch but it's blocked by Alawi.
Alawi lands an uppercut.
Alawi scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alawi.
Barella jumps guard but Alawi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Barella jumps guard but Alawi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tahboule Alawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barella misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barella on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alawi stops a takedown attempt from Barella.
Barella tries to circle away but Alawi has him pinned against the cage.
Barella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barella swings wildly with an uppercut but Alawi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alawi pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Alawi is trying to trip Barella. He has hold of a leg but Barella is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alawi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alawi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Alawi works over Barella with some ground and pound from guard.
Alawi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alawi landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alawi defends well.#SUB2#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alawi passes into half guard.
Barella is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alawi jumps into side control!
Barella is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Alawi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barella has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alawi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Alawi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alawi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Alawi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barella makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barella.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barella tries to score with a low kick but Alawi moves his leg out of the way.
Alawi tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Barella throws a nice looking combination but Alawi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alawi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barella just misses with a punch to the body.
Alawi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alawi blocks a jab.
Barella bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alawi's head.#CL#
Alawi pushes Barella up against the cage in a clinch.
Alawi pushes Barella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella has a couple of punches blocked by Alawi. #TD#
Alawi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barella keeps working.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Alawi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barella tries to bench press Alawi off him but Alawi keeps the position.
Alawi happy to just control the position for now.
Barella is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alawi off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Barella is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alawi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Alawi trying to control but Barella postures up. #SUB2#
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alawi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alawi is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
Tahboule Alawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Alawi is defending well. #SUB2#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Alawi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Alawi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barella trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alawi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Alawi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Barella drops back looking for a leg! Alawi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alawi manages to kick Barella off! Barella jumps back into Alawi's guard. #T4#
Barella scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi is pulling down on Barella's head. It's preventing any offense from Barella, at least for the moment.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barella drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barella jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sonny Barella will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Barella throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barella or perhaps it was just good defense by Alawi, which made it look bad.
Barella throws a low kick but Alawi moves out of range easily.
Alawi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alawi pushes Barella up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Barella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alawi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
It looked like Alawi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barella.
Barella wants to clinch.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Barella there.
Alawi drops his hands momentarily and Barella takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Barella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barella misses with a takedown
and Alawi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barella throws an off balance right hand
and Alawi counters with a left and a right that stings Barella.
Barella throws a right hand that Alawi ducks under and follows up with a left that Alawi also avoids with ease.
Alawi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barella lands a high kick! #T2#
A big right from Barella misses.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Alawi clinches.
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!#TD#
Alawi jumps into guard, dragging Barella to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Barella is sitting in close to Alawi's body. Alawi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barella is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barella is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alawi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tahboule Alawi!
During a confident post fight interview, Tahboule Alawi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Asakura jabs Barella right on the nose. Barella blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura throws a hook but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barella moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Barella flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asakura as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Barella. #T1#
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella checks a leg kick.
Barella slips a jab from Asakura.
Barella looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Barella persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Barella blocks the low kick.
Barella tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Asakura throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura scores with a push kick.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barella avoids it.
Barella moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Barella moved away.
Barella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barella throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range. #T3#
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Barella's head back.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Asakura tries to land a leg kick but Barella saw it coming and moves away.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asakura avoids it really well and circles away.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Barella moves away and avoids it.
Barella throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Barella chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella throws out a leg kick but Asakura moves out of range and Barella only half commits.
Asakura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura tries to land a leg kick but Barella saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura wants to slow Barella down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barella somewhat.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barella unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Asakura swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barella, as that shot connected.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Barella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Barella avoids a kick to the body.
Barella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Barella's head.
Nice defenses there by Barella.#T2#
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barella avoids it.
Barella only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Barella is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Asakura throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barella might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asakura has got the better of the exchanges.
Barella tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Barella shakes it off.#T3#
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Asakura, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Asakura against the cage but Asakura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura pushes Barella away with a front kick.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Barella tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barella ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Barella into the cage.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura misses with a looping left.#T1#
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Barella throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Barella should have avoided that one.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Barella is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Barella steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Barella takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barella checks it well.
A nice side step and Barella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella is trying desperately to land a takedown but Asakura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barella.
Asakura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Barella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barella walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura scores with a hook.
Barella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asakura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura wants to slow Barella down by chopping away at his legs.
Asakura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barella was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Barella steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asakura.
Barella defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barella throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A very excited looking Kotaro Asakura 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: Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Barella wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Valverde misses #TD#
and Barella counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but Valverde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella is looking to advance position but Valverde won't allow it.
Barella working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Valverde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barella is on him like a limpet, forcing Valverde back against the cage.#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Valverde misses.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Barella will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barella counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Barella shoots in and drives through. Valverde sprawls well.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valverde as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Barella, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valverde throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Barella half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Valverde connects with a jab.
Valverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barella on the side of the head.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde.
Barella walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
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!
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barella lands a jab.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valverde.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valverde defends well and Barella ends up having to push Valverde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
Valverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barella on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valverde with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barella had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barella counters with a series of strikes. Valverde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Valverde gets caught flat footed, as Barella shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barella won't allow Valverde to get back to his feet.
Barella loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barella wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valverde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barella throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab from Valverde.
Nice takedown defense from Valverde. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
Valverde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Barella is rocked!
Valverde drops Barella with a huge uppercut! Barella drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valverde is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Our winner, Bethania Valverde, 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: Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Barella.
Sobhraj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobhraj tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobhraj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobhraj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobhraj as he avoids it easily.
Sobhraj tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Charles Sobhraj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Sobhraj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sobhraj throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobhraj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barella wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barella wants to clinch.#T1#
No joy there for Barella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Sobhraj misses.
Sobhraj cracks a nice hook into Barella's ribs.
Sobhraj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barella momentarily.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobhraj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barella manages to avoid it.
Barella dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobhraj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobhraj tries to counter with a takedown but Barella is quick to defend against it.
Sobhraj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobhraj.
Barella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobhraj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sobhraj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobhraj dives in for a single leg takedown but Barella sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobhraj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sobhraj is working for takedown but Barella is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobhraj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Sobhraj has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD#
Barella is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sobhraj is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barella to the mat. Barella regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sobhraj looking to sit in guard and control but Barella gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sobhraj wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sobhraj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barella in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Sobhraj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barella defends well.#SUB#
Sobhraj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Sobhraj 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.
Barella slips nicely into half guard.
Barella is thwarting Sobhraj's attempts to control the position.
Barella is looking to take a break and control but Sobhraj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Sobhraj is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barella thows a huge punch but Sobhraj dodges it nicely.
Sobhraj wants to get back to his feet.
Barella trying to control from Sobhraj's half guard. Sobhraj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Barella is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barella has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Sobhraj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barella can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sobhraj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charles Sobhraj will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sobhraj shoots in looking for a takedown. Barella tries to sprawl out of it but Sobhraj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Barella.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobhraj defends well and Barella ends up having to push Sobhraj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Barella closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sobhraj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barella wants to take a breather but Sobhraj is having none of it.
Barella might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobhraj haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj is pressing down on Barella's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barella is looking to take a break and control but Sobhraj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sobhraj is trying to control Barella's posture but Barella avoids it. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobhraj has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobhraj gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Barella is thwarting Sobhraj's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobhraj is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barella is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Barella is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sobhraj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Sobhraj is defending well.
Sobhraj is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobhraj defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Sobhraj looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobhraj has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobhraj is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barella 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sobhraj wants to control but Barella is keeping busy. #ES#
Sobhraj manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barella keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sobhraj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barella is defending well.
Barella tries to stall but Sobhraj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sobhraj gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobhraj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobhraj's back!
Barella has the hooks in. Sobhraj is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella 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#
Barella looks for a takedown but Sobhraj sprawls well.
Barella wants to clinch.
Sobhraj throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobhraj throws an overhand right that lands on Barella's shoulder, as Barella tries to avoid the shot.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barella!
Sobhraj slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Sobhraj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sobhraj misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella tries to clinch but Sobhraj moves out of range. #TD2#
Barella looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sobhraj!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Barella tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobhraj is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sobhraj is not content to let Barella control the position. #SUB2#
Barella wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobhraj, who protects the arm well.
Sobhraj is pushing Barella's head away, looking to escape. Barella manages to hold on to the position though.
Sobhraj tries to bench press Barella off him but Barella keeps the position.
Barella advances to mount. #SUB2#
Barella is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sobhraj is surviving well by controlling Barella's body position as best he can.
Sobhraj tries to improve his position but instead Barella has taken his back! #T2##SUB2#
Sobhraj is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barella gets his way!
Sobhraj is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sobhraj is working hard here to advance position.
Sobhraj is trying to get back to his feet but Barella has full control of the position and if anything, Sobhraj has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sobhraj just trying to survive but Barella is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barella has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sobhraj rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sobhraj is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barella wants to take a breather but Sobhraj is having none of it. #SUB2#
Barella wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobhraj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sobhraj actively working from the bottom here.
Sobhraj wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sobhraj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella is keen to just control but Sobhraj is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobhraj trying to hold on to Barella's head to control him but Barella postures up.
Sobhraj looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sobhraj tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.
Sobhraj wants to control but Barella is keeping busy.
Barella blocks the strikes from Sobhraj. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barella 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
A very excited looking Sonny Barella 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: Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Barella dives in and grabs Asakura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura. #CL2#
Asakura has Barella up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Barella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asakura smiles and moves away.
Barella sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Asakura clinches up with Barella and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Barella jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barella takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barella's defenses.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Asakura.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Asakura.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barellas head. #T2#
Barella tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Asakura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asakura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Barella's head.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Barella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asakura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barella avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barella in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye.
Barella fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
A short left from Asakura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura lands a body punch.
Barella jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Asakura as the two fighters clinch.
Asakura tries a body shot but Barella blocks it.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asakura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barella tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barella in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barella jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asakura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Asakura is working Barella over against the cage.
Asakura lands an elbow inside that Barella shrugs off.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barella's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barella closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asakura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Barella is rocked!
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Barella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barella shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asakura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asakura has Barella pressed against the cage. He pushes Barella back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Asakura throws a beautiful elbow that sends Barella crashing to the floor! Asakura piles on the pressure with more strikes! Barella is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
After winning the bout, Kotaro Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Barella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Bear on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Barella takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Barella shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bear wants the takedown. Barella is fighting it off but Bear persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barella's guard against the cage.

Barella manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Barella. #TD#
Barella jumps into guard, dragging Bear to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barella is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bear looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bear has gone for a leg lock! Barella slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bear's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Bear 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! Barella rolls with it to try and escape but Bear cranks on the arm and Barella is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Middle Bear!
Middle Bear bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 86
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Barella rushes Hatter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatter tries to land a knee to the head but Barella blocks with his arms. #BC#
Hatter manages to break the clinch.
Barella fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatter lands a jab.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hatter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Hatter coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barella.
Barella connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Hatter tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Hatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Barella is rocked!
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mad Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Hatter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barella! Hatter dives in looking to finish! Barella is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Barella 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Artem Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Klitschko.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Barella seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Klitschko jabs Barella right on the nose. Barella blinks but takes it well.
Barella throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Artem Klitschko has been cut.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt - Klitschko 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.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Barella tries to counter by clinching up but Klitschko breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Barella darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klitschko can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klitschko pushes Barella off looking to stand but Barella dives back in and keeps control.
Barella is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
Barella is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura here.
Klitschko looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella working Klitschko over with strikes.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up but Barella is controlling him #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barella is controlling him well.
Barella is trying to control the action in half guard but Klitschko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barella.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Klitschko defends the submission attempt.
Klitschko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Klitschko is defending against the submission attempts here by Barella. #SUB#
Barella 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barella throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barella trying to pass the guard but Klitschko defending well.
Klitschko is trying to stand. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Klitschko is not content to let Barella control the position.
Klitschko is trying to stand. #SUB#
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barella sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barella is controlling him well. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but Klitschko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up but Barella is controlling him
Barella not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Klitschko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barella tries to move into range but Klitschko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barella looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klitschko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barella works over Klitschko's head and body with a nice combination.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klitschko can do to turn this around?
Barella moves out of range of the body kick from Klitschko.
An attempted straight right counter from Barella misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Barella lands a left and a right that sends Klitschko crashing to the canvas! Barella dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Klitschko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko really wants to buck Barella off and get back to his feet.
Klitschko is still in real trouble! Can Barella finish him?
Barella throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Barella has control of Klitschko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klitschko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Klitschko seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Klitschko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barella. #T1#
Klitschko tries to buck Barella off but he can't manage it.
Klitschko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Barella is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klitschko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Klitschko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barella with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that Klitschko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Barella working for a guillotine from mount but Klitschko is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Barella working for a guillotine from mount but Klitschko is in no mood to give up.
Klitschko really wants to buck Barella off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barella has hold of Klitschko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klitschko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Klitschko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barella fails to advance to Klitschko's back.
Barella has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klitschko's face.
Barella scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Barella working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Klitschko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Barella wants to control the pace but Klitschko is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barella jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Klitschko manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klitschko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klitschko is pushing Barella's head away, looking to escape. Barella manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Barella is trying to get an arm triangle but Klitschko is defending well. #SUB#
Barella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klitschko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Klitschko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well.
Barella 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.
Barella scores with a couple of short elbows.
Klitschko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artem Klitschko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Klitschko swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Barella fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klitschko sprawls well initially but Barella persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barella is controlling him well.
Barella thows a huge punch but Klitschko dodges it nicely.
Barella missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
Barella wants to take a breather but Klitschko is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klitschko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klitschko is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barella is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Klitschko is defending against the submission attempts here by Barella.
Klitschko has hold of Barella's hands but Barella slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Klitschko looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura here.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barella is controlling him well.
Barella trying to pass the guard but Klitschko defending well.
Artem Klitschko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klitschko is trying to escape back to his feet but Barella uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Barella prevents Klitschko from escaping the position.#SUB#
Klitschko is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Barella take his back! Uh oh - Barella has got a rear naked choke here! Klitschko is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sonny Barella!
A relieved looking Sonny Barella 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: Romero vs Bogachev
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sobhraj bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barella trying to control but Sobhraj flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Sobhraj has the hooks in. Barella is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sobhraj passes his arm under Barella's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Barella taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Sobhraj!
Charles Sobhraj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose - Dunbar vs Ramano
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Jacobson lands a jab to the head.
Jacobson throws a solid leg kick but Barella takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobson.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson defends well and Barella ends up having to push Jacobson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Nice cross by Jacobson.#KD2#
Barella throws a left that rocks Jacobson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barella dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jacobson regain composure! #ROC2#Jacobson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Barella tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barella has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Jacobson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barella in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jacobson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barella turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Barella tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barella throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barella has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tests Barella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barella definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hunt lands a body shot.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Barella's head.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barella misses the jab.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barella takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barella eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barella doesn't seem phased though.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Barella tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella with a poor takedown
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Barella tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Barella is rocked!
Hunt sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Barella's defenses. It connects perfectly with Barella's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Hunt!

Event: Bellicose - Sup vs Orlov
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Kamara, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Kamara against the cage but Kamara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barella tries to clinch up.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamara pinned against the cage. Kamara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Barella throws a nice looking combination but Kamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barella has a takedown stuffed.
Kamara throws a big counter combination but Barella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaward Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.#TD#
Kamara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barella is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kamara frees his head nicely. Oh but Barella has switched to an armbar! Kamara is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sonny Barella!
Our winner, Sonny Barella, 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: Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Sokol moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sokol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokol tries to land a knee to the head but Barella blocks with his arms.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol missing with knees to the body.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sokol to keep the fight standing.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barella tries a knee to the head but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sokol tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sokol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokol tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it. #TD#
Barella jumps into guard, dragging Sokol to the mat. #T1##SUB#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between Barella's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barella working for a triangle but Sokol defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Barella has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokol trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Sokol defends easily.
Sokol passes Barella's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokol.
Sokol is trying to control. Barella wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sokol is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barella wants to get back to full guard but Sokol has mounted him!#SUB2#
Sokol has control of Barella's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barella regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barella is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sokol has control of Barella's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barella regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sokol prevents Barella from getting the reversal.
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sokol controlling the pace for now.
Sokol with good strikes from the mount here!
Sokol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barella is looking to escape. #T4#
Barella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokol working the ground and pound effectively.
Sokol wants to control the pace but Barella is squirming around nicely.
Sokol working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Barella defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sokol.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sokol trying to control but Barella is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barella throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Sokol clinches up against the cage.
Sokol lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sokol stops a takedown attempt from Barella.
Sokol tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barella tries to pull guard but Sokol won't allow it.
Sokol landing knees to the head.
A short right from Barella.
Barella takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella tries to land a knee to the head but Sokol blocks with his arms.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Barella misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol blocking some punches.
Barella tries to break the clinch but Sokol is controlling the position.
Sokol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barella.
Sokol is working for takedown but Barella is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jan Sokol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Sokol. #BC#
Barella escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Sokol. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Barella forces Sokol back against the cage and clinches.
Sokol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barella gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol misses with a body punch.
Sokol works on Barella's body with a couple of short punches.
Barella looking to slow down the pace here.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sokol jumps guard.
Barella wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Barella drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sokol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barella has Sokol in his guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Sokol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sokol is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sokol defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barella's head.#SUB2#
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol is in close to Barella's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Barella is retaining full guard.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol slips nicely into half guard.
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sokol darts in and clinches Barella up against the cage.
Sokol slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Sokol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Barella goes for a takedown attempt but Sokol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Barella closes the distance and clinches.
Barella lands a shoulder strike.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella can't break the clinch.
Sokol has Barella pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barella manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Sokol lands with a left to the head.
Barella looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
Sokol struggles to land a body shot inside as Barella controls his hands.
Sokol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol prevents the takedown attempt.
Barella using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
Barella tries to pull guard but Sokol won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barella.
Sokol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barella with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A knee to the head by Sokol.
Barella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
Barella tries to pull guard but Sokol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sokol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barella fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Sokol tries to keep at a distance but Barella has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sokol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sokol - that landed with a thud.
Sokol landing knees to the head. #T3#
Barella blocks an uppercut.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Barella is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Barella has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sokol uses from the top position.
Sokol stays in close to Barella's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokol stands and throws Barella's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sokol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barella, who protects the arm well.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Barella prevents Sokol from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Barella's face as Sokol controls the position.
Barella can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokol moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A control attempt from Barella but he's now mounted!
Sokol controlling his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!

Event: TSGC 4
Date: Jul 25, 2021

167 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
142 lbs

Barella

Garcilazo

Event: TSGC 2
Date: Jul 11, 2021

167 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
142 lbs

Barella

Garcilazo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sonny Barella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barella clinches.
Barella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcilazo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcilazo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella wants to clinch#TD2#
and Garcilazo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcilazo.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barella (0) vs (2) Garcilazo
Garcilazo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcilazo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Barella looking for subs off his back but Garcilazo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garcilazo prevents Barella from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcilazo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barella (0) vs (5) Garcilazo
Barella is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barella tries to lock up and control but Garcilazo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Garcilazo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barella has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcilazo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcilazo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Garcilazo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Garcilazo.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcilazo is working for a guillotine from mount but Barella frees his head quite easily.
Garcilazo prevents Barella from getting the reversal.#T3#
Garcilazo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcilazo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Garcilazo working for a submission but Barella is keeping him at bay.
Garcilazo controlling his opponent. #T4#
It looks like Garcilazo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Barella sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Garcilazo is taking a breather. Barella says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcilazo tries to pass to full mount but Barella defends it. #SUB2#
Garcilazo seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.
Garcilazo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
Garcilazo wants to work for an arm triangle but Barella is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Garcilazo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barella is looking for a sweep. Garcilazo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcilazo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barella!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barella (0) vs (8) Garcilazo#T7#
Garcilazo controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Garcilazo has isolated one of Barella's arms. Barella looking to fight him off but Garcilazo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Garcilazo!

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