Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Flair 117
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux has Talbain up against the ropes in a clinch.
Talbain tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Talbain's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Talbain in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux is pushing Talbain up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux. #CUT#That has opened up Jon Talbain's cut even more.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Talbain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux. #KD#
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux cracks Talbain with a big elbow that drops him to the floor! Great elbow by Thibodeaux! Will Talbain beat the count? 2,3,4,5 - he's back up on 5 and seems OK to continue. Back to the action!#ROC#Talbain is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talbain tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Talbain misses.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Jon Talbain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Thibodeaux pushes Talbain against the ropes and as he bounces back off them, cracks him with a big elbow that drops him to the mat! You don't see that very often! Will he manage to get back to his feet? 3,4,5,6 is the count... and he's up! He seems OK; probably just in shock that he was dropped by an elbow that he obviously didn't see coming.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the body.
Talbain throws a body kick that misses.
Talbain looks for the body kick but Thibodeaux saw that one coming. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Thibodeaux looks low and kicks high, catching Talbain right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#Jon Talbain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Talbain.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talbain doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Talbain shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Flair 113
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Talbain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Talbain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Talbain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Talbain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Talbain takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbain can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Talbain up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye. #T1#
Talbain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Talbain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thibodeaux walks away with a smile on his face. Talbain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Talbain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talbain misses with a takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talbain's head.
A head kick misses from Talbain.
Talbain shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux is pressed up against the ropes. Talbain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thibodeaux down to the mat. Thibodeaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick!
Talbain fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Talbain gets tackled into the ropes by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Talbain wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Jon Talbain's cut even more.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Talbain shrugs off. #T3#
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Talbain's defenses. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Talbain in his tracks for a moment.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?#CUT#The cut above Jon Talbain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a vicious elbow to the side of Talbain's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Thibodeaux tries to finish him with strikes but Talbain still seems able to defend himself so Thibodeaux steps back and lets Talbain get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Talbain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Talbain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux is fending him off so far but Talbain persists. Nope, Thibodeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Talbain looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thibodeaux. Talbain shrugs it off though.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Talbain and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye. #CUT#Jon Talbain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Talbain jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Talbain! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Talbain drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 109
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Talbain shrugs off.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Talbain tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Talbain shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Talbain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Thibodeaux pushes Talbain against the ropes and as he bounces back off them, cracks him with a big elbow that drops him to the mat! You don't see that very often! Will he manage to get back to his feet? 3,4,5,6 is the count... and he's up! He seems OK; probably just in shock that he was dropped by an elbow that he obviously didn't see coming.#ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Boom! Thibodeaux lands a massive head kick that sends Talbain crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Thibodeaux is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Fortune Thibodeaux 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: Flair 108
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Talbain digs a good body shot into Powerhous's ribs.#CL2#
Talbain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powerhous, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Talbain has Powerhous up against the ropes in a clinch.
Powerhous trying to stall but Talbain improves his position.
Powerhous is trying to maintain a safe position but Talbain gets an underhook and turns Powerhous into the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Talbain pushes Powerhous up against the ropes in a clinch.
Talbain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes.
Powerhous misses with a punch to the body.
Powerhous is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Powerhous wants to stall.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Powerhous has the dominant position.#T1##BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Talbain does it's job there.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Talbain pushes Powerhous up against the ropes in a clinch.
Powerhous tries to work over Talbain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Powerhous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain throws a series of punches but Powerhous avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Talbain closes the distance and pushes Powerhous back into the ropes.
Talbain lands a shot to the body.
Powerhous working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Powerhous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Talbain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talbain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powerhous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Talbain clinches up with Powerhous and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talbain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain throws a nice looking combination but Powerhous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talbain ducks under a wild hook from Powerhous.
Talbain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Talbain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talbain effectively controlling the action here.
Powerhous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Powerhous has the dominant position.
Powerhous can't break the clinch.
Powerhous misses with some punches. #BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Talbain misses with a head kick.
Powerhous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Talbain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Powerhous wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powerhous prevents a body shot from Talbain.
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talbain tries to circle away but Powerhous has him pinned against the ropes.
Talbain looking to slow down the pace here.
Talbain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powerhous is defending well for now.
Powerhous with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powerhous tries to land knees in the clinch but Talbain avoids the damage to the body.
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talbain lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Talbain is looking to land body kicks.
Powerhous tries to clinch up but Talbain circles away and keeps his distance.
Powerhous doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbain circles away.
Powerhous is looking to clinch but Talbain is avoiding it. #CL2#
Talbain has Powerhous up against the ropes in a clinch.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powerhous throws a knee to the head but misses.
Powerhous tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Talbain trying to stall but Powerhous improves his position.
Talbain has Powerhous pressed against the ropes, preventing Powerhous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powerhous is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.#T1#
Talbain is trying to maintain a safe position but Powerhous gets an underhook and turns Talbain into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powerhous working hard to break the clinch.
Talbain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Powerhous up against the ropes.
Powerhous is looking to control Talbain's arms but Talbain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powerhous has his back to the ropes.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Powerhous is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talbain as Powerhous tries to tie him up.
Powerhous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talbain. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talbain blocks a low kick nicely.
Talbain wants to counter the offense by Powerhous and move into the clinch position.
Talbain digs a good body shot into Powerhous's ribs.#T2#
Talbain throws a low kick but Powerhous moves out of range easily.
Talbain wants to clinch.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Powerhous backs off Talbain throws a huge counter combo but Powerhous manages to avoid it all.
Powerhous takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Talbain moves into the clinch successfully.
Powerhous working aggressively here. #BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talbain avoids the body shot from Powerhous.
Talbain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Talbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.#T3#
Powerhous throws a body kick that misses.
Talbain misses with a low kick as Powerhous jumps back.
Talbain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powerhous checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boxing Powerhous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powerhous wants to clinch up but Talbain keeps it at a distance.
Talbain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talbain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Talbain misses with a kick to the body.
Talbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powerhous.
A punch combination from Talbain misses. #CL2#
Talbain rushes Powerhous and presses him up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Powerhous doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Powerhous has the dominant position.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Powerhous is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Powerhous is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.#BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talbain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powerhous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Talbain has managed to clinch.
Talbain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Powerhous throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Talbain counters by clinching up. #CUT2#It looks like Boxing Powerhous has been cut.#BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Powerhous closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Talbain counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Powerhous on his ass! Powerhous wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Talbain moves out of range of the body kick.
Talbain unleashes a big counter combination but Powerhous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain throws a push kick but Powerhous slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powerhous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
A combination from Powerhous does no damage.
Powerhous looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jon Talbain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powerhous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbain manages to avoid it.
Talbain misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Talbain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powerhous tries to throw a body punch but Talbain avoids it by throwing Powerhous back against the ropes.
Jon Talbain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powerhous misses with a knee strike.
Powerhous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Talbain struggles to land a body shot inside as Powerhous controls his hands.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Powerhous is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talbain as Powerhous tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Talbain. #T2#
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Powerhous is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Talbain is trying to break free.
Talbain has Powerhous pressed against the ropes, preventing Powerhous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Talbain.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powerhous as Talbain tries to tie him up.
Powerhous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powerhous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Talbain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Powerhous tries to break free but Talbain pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Powerhous appears to be looking for a big counter.
Talbain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Powerhous tries to clinch there but Talbain circles away.
Powerhous wants to clinch.
Talbain throws a counter combo.#T4#
Powerhous avoids the head kick by Talbain.
Powerhous misses with a body punch
and Talbain counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous is having none of it.
Powerhous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talbain lands a nice hook to Powerhous's body. Powerhous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Powerhous blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Talbain has closed the distance and engaged Powerhous in a clinch.
Powerhous trying to control the position but instead, Talbain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powerhous into the ropes.
Boxing Powerhous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Talbain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Talbain landing some nice looking knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 106
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talbain circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate Iii throws a series of punches but Talbain avoids them all with ease.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Iii swinging wildly here.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tate Iii digs a good hook to Talbain's body.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Talbain avoids it well.
Tate Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talbain flicks out a counter leg kick but Tate Iii steps away.
Tate Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Tate Iii pushes him off.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Tate Iii pushes him off.
Tate Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that Talbain avoids nicely.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that Talbain avoids nicely.
Talbain unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain wants to clinch up but Tate Iii keeps it at a distance.
Tate Iii lands with an overhand left.#T2#
A punch combination from Talbain misses.
Good shot there by Tate Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tate Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Tate Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by clinching up.
Tate Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
Tate Iii has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Tate Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Talbain to work.
Tate Iii is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.#BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii throws a combination that misses
and Talbain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Curtis Tate Iii has been cut.
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate Iii tries to break free but Talbain pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Talbain misses #CL#
and Tate Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tate Iii.
Talbain looking to stall.
Talbain misses with a punch to the body.
Talbain is trying to stall.
Talbain tries to land knees in the clinch but Tate Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Tate Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Talbain won't allow it.
Talbain throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Tate Iii'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#
Tate Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Talbain throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Tate Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Tate Iii. #BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Tate Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Iii. Talbain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate Iii misses with the combination.
Talbain misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate Iii. #T1#
Talbain trying to stall but Tate Iii improves his position. #BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain is looking to slow Tate Iii down with leg kicks.
Tate Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tate Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbain.
And Talbain responds with a good body kick, but Tate Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Tate Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Talbain misses #CL#
and Tate Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Tate Iii being controlled against the ropes.
Tate Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Talbain avoiding damage as Tate Iii throws knees to the body. #T2#
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbain manages to avoid it.
Talbain misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Tate Iii moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Tate Iii misses with a wild combination.
Talbain misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
A short left from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii tries to break free but Talbain pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Talbain up against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Talbain looks to move away, Tate Iii throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Tate Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Talbain unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Tate Iii is avoiding it.
It looked like Tate Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Tate Iii.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Iii throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Talbain throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate Iii.
Knees in the clinch landing for Talbain.
Curtis Tate Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tate Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Tate Iii prevents a body shot from Talbain.
Tate Iii just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
Tate Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate Iii is trying to break free.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talbain throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Tate Iii misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Tate Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Talbain falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tate Iii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tate Iii stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate Iii.
Talbain slows down the pace here.
Tate Iii tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii can't break the clinch.
Tate Iii connects with a knee to the head.
Tate Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate Iii is trying to break free.#T1#
Tate Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Talbain prevents Tate Iii from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate Iii connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Talbain misses #CL#
and Tate Iii moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tate Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tate Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tate Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks. #BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Tate Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talbain moves away.
Tate Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tate Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##KD#
Tate Iii lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Talbain goes down! The ref sends Tate Iii to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Talbain is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Tate Iii moves into the clinch.
Tate Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Talbain trying to control the position but instead, Tate Iii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Talbain into the ropes.
Tate Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Talbain tries to work over Tate Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tate Iii is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Talbain.
Tate Iii tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position.
Tate Iii cracks Talbain with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Tate Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbain manages to avoid it.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain misses with a leg kick
and Tate Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Iii.
Talbain scoring well with a low kick there.
Talbain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Talbain is just out of range.
Tate Iii is looking to wear down Talbain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tate Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tate Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tate Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii slows down the pace here.
Tate Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Iii 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 104
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a low kick, right behind Talbain 's knee.
Talbain closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux jabs Talbain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thibodeaux thumps Talbain with a low kick.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Talbain.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.#T1#
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Talbain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Talbain closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Talbain down with leg kicks.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talbain doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Thibodeaux looks low and kicks high, catching Talbain right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thibodeaux.
A low kick from Talbain misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick out of nowhere, perfectly timed, sending Talbain crashing to the mat! Talbain is trying to stumble back to his feet... will he beat the count? We're at 5,6,7,8,9,10! He's out! Thibodeaux takes this one thanks to a picture pefect counter strike.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fortune Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 102
Date: Dec 26, 2023

#R1#
Talbain closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain tries to clinch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain throws a lazy uppercut
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Talbain tries to clinch up
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Talbain throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaelsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaelsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain tries to clinch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Talbain misses
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Talbain misses
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Talbain misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaelsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Talbain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain tries to land a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talbain throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Talbain misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain misses with a kick to the body
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A head kick by Talbain misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Talbain misses with a left hand
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain misses with a left hand
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jon Talbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain misses the body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain misses with a hook to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain wants to clinch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A low kick from Talbain is predictable there
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain misses with a double jab
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbain misses with a hook to the body
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain misses with a double jab
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain looks to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Talbain throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain misses with a hook
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain misses with the body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain is looking to wear down Chaelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patrick Chaelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbain wants to clinch
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: Flair 101
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Gunn throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Talbain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gunn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Talbain is now in half guard.
Talbain not doing much here. #SUB2#
Talbain maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gunn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Talbain has cracked it and Gunn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Talbain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 98
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Talbain with that takedown attempt.
Talbain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talbain shoots for a double leg takedown but Shewmaker sprawls well. He's pushed Talbain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shewmaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shewmaker throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Shewmaker lands with a right hand.
Talbain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shewmaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Talbain dives in for a single leg takedown but Shewmaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shewmaker defends it nicely.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker jabs at Talbain's body.
Talbain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shewmaker defends it nicely.#T1##CL#
Talbain gets tackled into the cage by Shewmaker. Shewmaker maintains the clinch.
Shewmaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker works on Talbain's body with a couple of short punches.
Talbain can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shewmaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shewmaker. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!#KD#
Shewmaker drops Talbain with a big knee straight up the middle! Talbain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shewmaker finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Shewmaker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shewmaker. #T2#
Shewmaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Talbain is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Shewmaker pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Talbain is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Shewmaker!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Shewmaker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 96
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Shewmaker avoids the head kick by Talbain.
As Talbain looks to move away, Shewmaker throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.
Shewmaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Shewmaker rushes Talbain and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Talbain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shewmaker avoids it.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Shewmaker has double underhooks.
Shewmaker landing knees to the body.
Shewmaker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shewmaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Shewmaker lands a right hand.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shewmaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Talbain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Talbain tries to land a knee to the head but Shewmaker blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker working Talbain over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shewmaker with a knee to the head. #T1#
Shewmaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shewmaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shewmaker finish him?
Shewmaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.
Shewmaker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Talbain looks winded!
Shewmaker avoiding damage as Talbain throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shewmaker lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker. #T2#
Shewmaker has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Talbain to the canvas! Can Talbain beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Talbain was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Shewmaker is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Frank Shewmaker!
Frank Shewmaker retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Frank Shewmaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 87
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gunn obliges.
Gunn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talbain up against the ropes.
Talbain holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Talbain drives through and clinches with Gunn against the ropes. #BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Talbain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Talbain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gunn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Gunn throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gunn misses with a combination #CL2#
and Talbain counters by clinching up. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Talbain instigates a clinch.
Talbain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Gunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Talbain counters by clinching up. #BC#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Talbain drives through and clinches with Gunn against the ropes.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Talbain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talbain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Talbain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain. #BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Gunn is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Talbain has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunn scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Talbain clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Talbain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Talbain pushes Gunn away with a front kick.#CL2#
Talbain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've been informed that Talbain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Talbain pushes Gunn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Talbain has Gunn pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Talbain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Talbain thows a body kick. Gunn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Talbain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Talbain rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Talbain takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Talbain controls his hands.
Talbain stalling. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn misses with a combination #CL2#
and Talbain moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Talbain forces Gunn back against the ropes and clinches.
Talbain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn trying to control the position but instead, Talbain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunn into the ropes.#BC#
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Talbain forces Gunn back against the ropes and clinches.
Talbain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Talbain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jon Talbain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talbain feints a jab promting Gunn to slip. Talbain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Talbain misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Talbain forces Gunn back against the ropes and clinches.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn lands a good knee to the midsection. Talbain won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Talbain clinches with his opponent.
Talbain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Talbain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Talbain has managed to clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talbain misses with a two punch combination.
Talbain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Talbain counters by clinching up.
Talbain is pushing Gunn up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Talbain moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Talbain leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Talbain lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Gunn breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Talbain gets a clinch. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Talbain clinches.
Talbain pushes Gunn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Talbain is stalling here. #T4#
Talbain prevents a body shot from Gunn. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talbain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talbain lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and whilst Gunn still has his hands down, Talbain counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Gunn crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Gunn be able to survive another onslaught?
Gunn throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Talbain controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunn throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talbain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Talbain throws out a head kick that Gunn doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Gunn crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Gunn's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Gunn is rocked!
Gunn misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Talbain moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain is working Gunn over against the ropes.
Gunn tries to stall but Talbain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gunn. #KD2#
Talbain drops Gunn with a big knee! Will Gunn beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Gunn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Talbain!

Event: The Return
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Talbain lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Gunn goes down! The ref sends Talbain to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Gunn is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.#CL#
Talbain clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Talbain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Talbain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Talbain clinches with his opponent.
Talbain blocking some punches. #BC#
Talbain manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Talbain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch. #CL#
Talbain clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Talbain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Talbain slows down the pace here.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talbain is keeping busy.#BC2#
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Talbain. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Talbain counters by clinching up.
Gunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Talbain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Talbain takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Talbain manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Talbain moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn lands a good knee to the midsection. Talbain won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Talbain counters by clinching up.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talbain unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Talbain breaks from the clinch.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talbain's elbow.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Gunn wants to stall. #T3##BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Gunn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Talbain forces Gunn back against the ropes and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talbain as Gunn tries to tie him up. #BC#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Talbain misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Talbain forces Gunn back against the ropes and clinches.
Talbain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not. #BC2#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.
Talbain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Talbain moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain. #BC#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Talbain.
We've been informed that Gunn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Talbain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Talbain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Talbain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Talbain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunn, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Gunn manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Talbain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Talbain gets a clinch.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Jon Talbain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn cracks Talbain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunn misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Talbain counters by clinching up.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Talbain gets a clinch.
Talbain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Talbain breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Talbain darts in and clinches Gunn up against the ropes.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Talbain gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the ropes.#BC2#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Talbain clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Gunn misses with a combination #CL#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain. #BC#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Gunn misses #CL#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Talbain. #BC#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jon Talbain is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn with a knee to the head. #T2##BC2#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn misses with the body kick#CL#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talbain scores a nice knee to the body.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Talbain controls his hands. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Talbain clinches up against the ropes.
Gunn is trying to stall. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3##CL#
Talbain gets a clinch. #BC#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Gunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain. #KD#
Talbain drops Gunn on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Gunn bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT#The cut above Tommy Gunn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Talbain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.#CL#
Talbain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talbain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Talbain closes the distance and clinches.
Talbain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards. #CUT#Tommy Gunn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talbain cracks Gunn on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous moves out of range.
As Talbain backs away, Powerhous returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Talbain looks for the body kick but Powerhous saw that one coming.
Powerhous seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talbain.
Talbain checks a low kick from Powerhous.
Powerhous feints a jab promting Talbain to slip. Powerhous then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Talbain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD#
Powerhous lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Talbain goes down! The ref sends Powerhous to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Talbain is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
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!
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Powerhous pushes him off.
Powerhous blocks a head kick by Talbain.
Talbain tries to land a front kick but Powerhous steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Talbain throws a shot from downtown. Powerhous moves away and avoids it.
Talbain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powerhous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powerhous misses with a double jab.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Powerhous staggers Talbain with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Talbain looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Powerhous moves out of range of the body kick from Talbain.
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powerhous throws a head kick but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain unleashes a big counter combination but Powerhous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Talbain stalks Powerhous and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Powerhous's face. Powerhous staggers backwards, shaken.
Powerhous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Talbain avoids the head kick by Powerhous.
Powerhous misses with a double jab.
Powerhous throws a leg kick but Talbain checks it.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powerhous wants to clinch
and Powerhous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powerhous throws a body kick that misses
and Talbain counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Powerhous misses.
Powerhous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Talbain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powerhous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talbain tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Talbain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powerhous throws a low kick but Talbain avoids it.
Talbain wants to counter with a clinch but Powerhous pushes him away.
Powerhous misses with a head kick.
Talbain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous throws a quick counter head kick but Talbain was just out of range.
Talbain misses with a leg kick
and Powerhous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powerhous tries to clinch up.
Talbain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Powerhous tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Talbain counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Powerhous on his ass! Powerhous wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#T4#
Powerhous throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerhous is looking to counter with head kicks.
Talbain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powerhous checks it well.
Talbain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Powerhous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain misses with a body kick.
Powerhous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talbain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powerhous wants to clinch up but Talbain keeps it at a distance.
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Powerhous avoids the head kick by Talbain.
Powerhous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous takes that one as he scored more knockdowns in what was an action packed first round!
The cut man is working on Jon Talbain'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#
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powerhous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Powerhous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Powerhous keeps the fight on the outside.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powerhous fails to land with a series of punches.
Talbain moves out of range of the body kick.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Powerhous moves out of range easily.
Boxing Powerhous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powerhous throws a lazy head kick
and Talbain counters with a three punch combo that has Powerhous backing up. Powerhous nods at Talbain to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Powerhous misses the shot to the body.
Talbain misses with a double jab
and Powerhous counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Powerhous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxing Powerhous is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powerhous manages to avoid it.
Powerhous misses with a two punch combination.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powerhous wants to clinch up but Talbain keeps it at a distance.
Powerhous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powerhous seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Powerhous looks to land a right hand but Talbain moved out of range.
Talbain misses with a body kick.
Talbain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerhous throws a quick counter head kick but Talbain was just out of range.#T2#
Talbain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powerhous at a distance.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talbain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talbain misses with a kick to the body.
Powerhous blocks a head kick by Talbain.
Powerhous was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powerhous throws a push kick but Talbain slaps the foot to one side.
Powerhous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powerhous misses with a looping right.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Powerhous moves out of range easily.
Powerhous connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range.
Powerhous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Powerhous throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talbain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powerhous blocks a head kick by Talbain.
Talbain throws a series of punches but Powerhous avoids them all with ease.
Talbain keeps the fight on the outside.
Powerhous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powerhous tries to bum rush Talbain with a series of wild strikes but Talbain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Talbain catches Powerhous right on the button with a cross.
Talbain looks to land a body kick but Powerhous moved away.
A head kick misses from Powerhous.
Talbain clobbers Powerhous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powerhous throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Powerhous pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Powerhous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powerhous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powerhous counters with a three punch combo that has Talbain backing up. Talbain nods at Powerhous to acknowledge the strikes.
Talbain looks to land a body kick but Powerhous moved away.
Powerhous connects with a looping right hand.
Powerhous takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous scores with a big combo that sends Talbain crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Talbain flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Powerhous jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boxing Powerhous!

Event: Flair 79
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Tate Iii swings for the body but Talbain moves out of range.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Tate Iii cracks Talbain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Iii circles away.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain misses with a double jab.
Talbain looks winded!
Talbain tries to score with a low kick but Tate Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Tate Iii throws a nice looking combination but Talbain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Talbain prevents Tate Iii from breaking the clinch.
Tate Iii keeps control of Talbain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tate Iii is struggling to control the position.
Tate Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Tate Iii to work.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate Iii presses Talbain against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tate Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Tate Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talbain wants to stall.
Talbain tries to break free but Tate Iii pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain has Tate Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talbain has Tate Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Tate Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Tate Iii has him pressed against the ropes.
Talbain tries to stall but Tate Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Talbain won't allow it.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Talbain tries to work over Tate Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Tate Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch but Tate Iii keeps him there for the moment.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tate Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.
Talbain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talbain misses with some punches.
Talbain wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate Iii won't allow it.
Talbain stalling in the clinch but Tate Iii improves position.
Tate Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii has Talbain pressed against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Iii tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate Iii tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Talbain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Talbain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tate Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Talbain avoids it well.
Tate Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Tate Iii.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Tate Iii knocks Talbain out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 78
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Powerhous is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Powerhous throws a lazy head kick
and Talbain counters with a right hand to the body.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain throws a big counter combination but Powerhous scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain misses with a low kick as Powerhous jumps back.
Powerhous attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Powerhous just misses with a punch to the body.
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talbain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powerhous circles away quickly and effectively.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Powerhous wants to counter with a clinch but Talbain pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain wants to clinch up but Powerhous keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Powerhous.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powerhous lands a jab to Talbain's midsection.#T1#
Talbain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powerhous blocks a head kick by Talbain.
Powerhous is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Powerhous tries to clinch up but Talbain circles away and keeps his distance.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powerhous steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Powerhous circles away.
Talbain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powerhous slips a straight right by Talbain.
Talbain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powerhous moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous checks a leg kick.
Talbain blocks a head kick by Powerhous. #T2#
A shot to the body from Powerhous misses
and Talbain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Talbain avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Talbain does no damage.
Powerhous closes the distance looking to clinch
and Talbain counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain misses with the combination.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain misses with a low kick.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Powerhous moves out of range easily. #T3#
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous moves out of range.
Powerhous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Talbain has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Talbain scores with a one two! Powerhous had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Powerhous doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbain circles away.
As Powerhous tries to get set, Talbain tries to push him back and clinch up but Powerhous manages to avoid the attempt.
Powerhous wants to clinch.
Powerhous throws out a loose jab but Talbain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talbain tries a low kick but Powerhous avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Talbain. Those never looked like landing.
Talbain misses with a kick to the body.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Talbain sets himself, and Powerhous steps forward looking for the clinch! Talbain avoids it this time.
We've been informed that Powerhous has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch but Talbain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powerhous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powerhous keeps the fight on the outside.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Powerhous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powerhous tries to counter with a clinch but Talbain shakes him off and moves away.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Powerhous throws the kick towards the body but Talbain avoids it.
Powerhous wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Talbain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powerhous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous unleashes a big counter combination but Talbain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powerhous misses with a low kick.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talbain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Talbain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain throws a series of punches but Powerhous avoids them all with ease.
Talbain moves out of range of the body kick.
Powerhous doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbain circles away. #T1#
Talbain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powerhous circles away quickly and effectively.
Talbain looks for the body kick but Powerhous saw that one coming.
Powerhous is looking to clinch.
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Talbain wants to clinch.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain is having none of it.
Talbain misses with a series of wild punches.
Powerhous throws a head kick but Talbain moves out of range.
As Powerhous looks to move away, Talbain throws a big counter combo but Powerhous just gets out of the way.
Powerhous tries to clinch up.#T2#
Powerhous scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jon Talbain is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain lands with a nice combination. Powerhous backs away looking to recover.
Powerhous throws the kick towards the body but Talbain avoids it.
Powerhous misses with a head kick.
Talbain is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Powerhous counters with a three punch combo that has Talbain backing up. Talbain nods at Powerhous to acknowledge the strikes.
Powerhous wants to slow Talbain down by chopping away at his legs.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Talbain throws a combination. Powerhous tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Boxing Powerhous has been cut.#T3#
Powerhous tries to land a leg kick but Talbain saw it coming and moves away.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powerhous tries to clinch up.
Talbain moves out of range of the body kick.
Powerhous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Powerhous tries a head kick but it misses.
Powerhous keeps the fight on the outside.
Talbain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powerhous misses with a looping left.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talbain circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Powerhous.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powerhous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talbain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powerhous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talbain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Powerhous moves to clinch but Talbain breaks away #KD#
and Talbain counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Powerhous to the mat! Talbain runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Powerhous is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Talbain wants to clinch up but Powerhous keeps it at a distance.
Powerhous wants to clinch up but Talbain keeps it at a distance.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Powerhous fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain tries to counter by clinching up but Powerhous breaks away and moves out of range.
Powerhous wants to clinch
and Talbain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powerhous tries to clinch up but Talbain circles away and keeps his distance.
Powerhous tries to bum rush Talbain with a series of wild strikes but Talbain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Powerhous pushes him off.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Powerhous throws a one two combo.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talbain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Powerhous counter with a right hand.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Powerhous.
Talbain throws out a loose jab but Powerhous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous moves away
and Powerhous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talbain thinking.
Powerhous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powerhous throws a head kick but Talbain moves out of range. #T2#
Talbain misses with a wild combination.
Powerhous lands a glancing blow to the side of Talbain's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbain misses with a body kick.
Talbain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powerhous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain blocks a head kick by Powerhous.
Talbain misses with a series of wild punches.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous throws the kick towards the body but Talbain avoids it.
Talbain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Talbain pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powerhous unleashes a big counter combination but Talbain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Talbain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Powerhous throws a nice looking combination but Talbain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Powerhous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Powerhous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Powerhous misses.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain throws a chopping leg kick but Powerhous manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Talbain throws a series of punches but Powerhous moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Powerhous misses with a few strikes there.
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerhous checks the leg kick.
Powerhous misses with a head kick.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Powerhous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Talbain throws a front kick aimed at Powerhous's knee but Powerhous avoids it well.
Powerhous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain throws a head kick but Powerhous moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 75
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Talbain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Talbain counters with a head kick. That will keep Gunn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Gunn misses #CL2#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talbain is keeping busy.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Talbain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Gunn misses
and Talbain counters with a body kick that stops Gunn in his tracks momentarily.
Gunn throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Gunn manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Talbain lands a head kick that bluckles Gunn and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Talbain no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.#CL2#
Talbain clinches. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talbain avoids it.
Gunn misses with some punches. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talbain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Talbain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talbain.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses
and Talbain counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Talbain - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Talbain - the referee stops the clock and Gunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Talbain. Gunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gunn is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Talbain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Gunn tries to stall but Talbain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn tries to stall but Talbain uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Talbain.
Gunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talbain as Gunn tries to tie him up.
Talbain leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Talbain. #T3#
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Talbain counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain misses with a double jab.
Gunn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Talbain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Talbain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Talbain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and Talbain counters with a nice body kick.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and Talbain counters with a body kick that stops Gunn in his tracks momentarily.
Gunn throws a lazy head kick
and Talbain counters with a body kick.
Talbain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Talbain moves into the clinch.#T4#
Nice elbow from Talbain. #CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talbain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL2#
Talbain has closed the distance and engaged Gunn in a clinch. #BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch.
Talbain is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Gunn is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 72
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Braddock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talbain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Talbain misses with a body kick. #CL#
Talbain rushes Braddock and presses him up against the cage.
Braddock is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Talbain pulls Braddock into guard.
Talbain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Talbain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braddock wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Talbain lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Talbain not doing much here.
Talbain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Talbain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock is trying desperately to improve position.
Talbain controlling the pace for now.
Braddock tries to improve his position but instead Talbain has taken his back!
Braddock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Talbain. #T2#
Talbain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Talbain looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Talbain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Talbain is riding his opponent, not letting Braddock buck him off.
Talbain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Talbain is cranking Braddock's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Braddock! He's tightened the choke and Braddock is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair Clash
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Talbain has managed to clinch.
Talbain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock lunges at Talbain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talbain's hand. #CL2#
Talbain rushes Braddock and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain manages to break the clinch.
Braddock misses with a series of wild punches.
Talbain takes a swing at Braddock's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Talbain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Talbain.
Braddock catches Talbain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Talbain staggers Braddock with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Braddock looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#Braddock is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Braddock has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braddock takes a swing at Talbain's ribcage but misses.
Oh Braddock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talbain slips under a jab from Braddock.
Braddock seems to have got his legs back now.
Braddock throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain. #T1#
Talbain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Talbain lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braddock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Talbain counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talbain doesn't seem bothered though.
Talbain throws a right and a left that Braddock avoids nicely.
Braddock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Talbain backs up against the ropes. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Talbain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Braddock tries to keep at a distance but Talbain has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Talbain lands a shot to the body.
Talbain avoiding damage. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Braddock misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Talbain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbain.
Talbain effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Braddock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Braddock. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Talbain moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Braddock is trying to stall.
Braddock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talbain throws a head kick but Braddock moves out of range.
Braddock misses with a straight right.
Talbain wants to counter with a clinch but Braddock pushes him away.
Braddock misses with a series of wild punches.
Talbain throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Talbain gets a clinch.
Talbain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch. #T4#
Braddock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbain.
Braddock scores with a body shot.
Braddock cracks Talbain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braddock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talbain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Braddock backs off Talbain throws a huge counter combo but Braddock manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Talbain drives through and clinches with Braddock against the ropes.
Braddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talbain avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Talbain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Talbain breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Talbain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Talbain misses with the combination. #CL2#
Talbain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Braddock, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Jon Talbain should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Braddock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Braddock with a jab.
Braddock looks to land a combination. Talbain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Talbain clinches. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Talbain rushes Braddock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talbain misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Braddock.
A head kick misses from Talbain.
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!
Talbain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Braddock lands with a nice combination. Talbain backs away looking to recover.
Talbain throws a hook but Braddock avoids it easily.
Braddock throws a jab when Talbain was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Braddock. That snapped Talbain's head back.
Talbain throws a hook but Braddock blocks it.#CL2#
Talbain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talbain with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Talbain.
Braddock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Braddock is trying to break free.
Talbain effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Talbain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jon Talbain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Talbain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Talbain has Braddock pressed against the ropes.
Braddock letting Talbain take a breather here.
Talbain receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbain landing knees to the head. #CUT2#James Braddock's cut is getting worse.
Talbain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch.
Talbain staying out of range there.
Talbain is looking for the big counter here.
Braddock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talbain wants to land a leg kick but Braddock is out of range. #T3#
Braddock throws a right hand that Talbain ducks under and follows up with a left that Talbain also avoids with ease.
Talbain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Talbain darts in and clinches Braddock up against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talbain. #CL2#
Talbain instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braddock cracks Talbain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braddock ducks under a wild hook from Talbain.#CL2#
Talbain takes the fight into the clinch.
Braddock is trying to break free.#T4#
Talbain controlling the action here for a moment.
Braddock is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Talbain clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock moves out of range of the body kick from Talbain. #CL2#
Talbain rushes Braddock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Braddock tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position.
Braddock tries a body shot but Talbain blocks it.
Braddock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Talbain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Braddock moves out of range easily.
Braddock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbain manages to avoid it.
Braddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Braddock throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Talbain counters by clinching up.
Braddock being controlled against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Talbain instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Talbain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Talbain closes the distance and clinches.
Talbain scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talbain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Braddock taking a breather.
Talbain is working Braddock over against the ropes.
A short left from Talbain. #BC2#
Talbain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Talbain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braddock takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#James Braddock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talbain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braddock misses with an uppercut.
Braddock sets himself, and Talbain steps forward looking for the clinch! Braddock avoids it this time.
Braddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James Braddock is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braddock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Talbain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braddock misses with a combination #CL2#
and Talbain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talbain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Braddock tries to break free but Talbain pushes him back against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL2#
Talbain rushes Braddock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Talbain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain throws the kick towards the body but Braddock avoids it.
James Braddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Braddock.
Talbain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braddock scores with a body shot.
Talbain throws a solid leg kick but Braddock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talbain.
Talbain looks for the body kick but Braddock saw that one coming. #T4##CL2#
Braddock gets tackled into the ropes by Talbain. Talbain maintains the clinch.
Talbain taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Talbain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Braddock, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock scores with a hook to the body. Talbain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Talbain moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talbain has Braddock pressed against the ropes.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Talbain is stalling here.
Talbain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Talbain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Talbain 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 68
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Talbain.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Talbain's ribs.#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Talbain misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Talbain.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Talbain 's eye.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Talbain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talbain working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jon Talbain's cut even more.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Talbain shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Talbain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a massive elbow that rocks Talbain's head back - Talbain crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Fortune Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Fortune Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Flair 66
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Powerhous darts in and clinches Talbain up against the ropes.
Powerhous looks winded!
Talbain is trying to stall.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powerhous trying to stall but Talbain improves his position.
Powerhous is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talbain is defending well for now.
Powerhous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Powerhous has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powerhous throws a knee to the head but misses.
Powerhous is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous tries to stall but Talbain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Powerhous has double underhooks.
Powerhous blocks an elbow strike from Talbain.
Powerhous avoids a wild elbow strike from Talbain.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Talbain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Powerhous or not.
Talbain trying to stall but Powerhous improves his position.
Talbain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain tries to break free but Powerhous pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powerhous is trying to break the clinch but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes.
Powerhous blocks an elbow strike from Talbain.
Talbain is trying to push Powerhous away but Powerhous has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powerhous has him pressed against the ropes.
Powerhous looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talbain lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Talbain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Powerhous avoids a wild elbow strike from Talbain.
Talbain lands a good knee to the midsection. Powerhous won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Talbain as the two fighters clinch.
Talbain tries to stall but Powerhous uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch but Powerhous keeps him there for the moment.
Talbain wants to stall.
Talbain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T3#
Talbain lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to stall.
Maybe Talbain would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powerhous as Talbain tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jon Talbain.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Powerhous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powerhous throws a push kick but Talbain slaps the foot to one side.
Talbain misses with a few strikes there.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Talbain misses.
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powerhous keeps the fight on the outside.
Powerhous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Powerhous pushes him off.
Powerhous throws a push kick but Talbain slaps the foot to one side.
Talbain misses with a series of wild punches.
Powerhous is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Talbain misses with a body kick.
Powerhous tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Powerhous circles away.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain is looking to clinch. #KD#
Talbain lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Powerhous goes down! The ref sends Talbain to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Powerhous is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Boxing Powerhous has been cut.
Powerhous checks a leg kick.
Powerhous keeps the fight on the outside.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Powerhous is breathing heavily.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powerhous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##KD#
Talbain connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Powerhous onto his butt! Powerhous bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Powerhous is rocked!
A head kick misses from Talbain.
Powerhous is still on wobbly legs! Can Talbain finish him?
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Powerhous avoids the head kick by Talbain.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Powerhous avoids a kick to the body.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain lands with a shot to the body.
Jon Talbain is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Powerhous tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Talbain wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 61
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Braddock circles away.
Talbain just misses with a punch to the body.
Braddock is looking to counter the offense by Talbain and move into the clinch.
Braddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Braddock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Braddock misses with the combination.
Talbain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Talbain looks low and kicks high, catching Braddock right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like James Braddock has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talbain moves away.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Braddock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock throws a right and a left that Talbain avoids nicely.
Talbain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain ducks under a wild hook from Braddock.
Talbain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talbain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braddock's sensitive parts.
Talbain delivers a nice body kick.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Braddock is avoiding it.
Talbain throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Braddock crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 59
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Talbain clinches up with Shewmaker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shewmaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Talbain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker lands a body punch.
Shewmaker lands an uppercut.
Shewmaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands with a left to the head.
Talbain wants to stall.
Shewmaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Shewmaker on the inside.
Shewmaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Talbain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker gets through Talbain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Shewmaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Shewmaker lands a nice knee to the body.
Shewmaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Talbain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker.
Talbain tries to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling the position.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Talbain takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shewmaker finish him?
Shewmaker creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Talbain off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Talbain is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Shewmaker is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Frank Shewmaker!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Shewmaker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 55
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Talbain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain misses the body punch #CL#
and Tate Iii moves into the clinch.
Tate Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tate Iii has Talbain pushed against the ropes.
Talbain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tate Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii missing with knees to the body.
Talbain is trying to stall.
Tate Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Tate Iii has the dominant position.#T1#
Tate Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
Talbain wants to break free but Tate Iii has control.
A hook to the body from Tate Iii.
Talbain managing to block the knees to the body from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Iii has double underhooks.
Tate Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tate Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Talbain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position.
Tate Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Talbain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talbain can't break the clinch.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talbain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Tate Iii can't break the clinch.
Tate Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tate Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tate Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talbain taking a breather.
Talbain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Iii has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate Iii as Talbain tries to tie him up.
Tate Iii just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Talbain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Talbain tries a body shot but Tate Iii blocks it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Tate Iii blocks a body shot from Talbain.
Tate Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
Talbain wants to break free but Tate Iii has control.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Tate Iii has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate Iii.
Talbain tries to stall but Tate Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Tate Iii is controlling him.
Talbain wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate Iii won't allow it.
Tate Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Tate Iii has Talbain pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tate Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talbain circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Iii.
Talbain misses with a looping right.
Tate Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talbain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Talbain needs to keep his hands up - Tate Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Talbain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Tate Iii lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Talbain goes down! The ref sends Tate Iii to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Talbain is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#Talbain is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Iii. Talbain does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Tate Iii misses with an uppercut. Talbain saw that one coming.
Tate Iii looks to throw the jab but Talbain is out of range.
Talbain tries to clinch but Tate Iii is having none of it.
Talbain misses with the body kick
and Tate Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Tate Iii is avoiding it.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Tate Iii - just one landing.
Talbain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talbain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tate Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Iii throws a body punch but Talbain moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tate Iii. #T2#
Talbain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD#
Tate Iii clips Talbain with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Talbain a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate Iii finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Tate Iii moves out of range easily.
Talbain walks straight into a solid jab from Tate Iii. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Tate Iii follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Talbain out cold! Talbain toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 5 1
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Talbain wants to clinch
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burger punishes Talbain's body with a nice straight punch.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses.
Burger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Burger.
Talbain tries to clinch but Burger moves away
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain wants to clinch up but Burger keeps it at a distance.
Talbain misses with a double jab.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Burger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talbain. That did some damage!
Burger works the jab nicely.
Talbain wants to clinch.
Burger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Talbain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Talbain throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Talbain moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurger.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Talbain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talbain misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Burger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talbain wants to clinch but Burger slips to the side
and Burger counters with a head kick. That will keep Talbain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burger thuds his shin into the meat of Talbain's side.
Burger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talbain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talbain.
Burger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Talbain throws a lazy head kick
and Burger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Burger throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Talbain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Talbain closes the distance but Burger moves to the side
and Burger counters with a nice uppercut.
Jon Talbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Talbain.
Talbain misses the shot to the body.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Talbain misses with a body shot
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Talbain wants to clinch
and Burger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Talbain throws a head kick that misses.
Burger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burger throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burger lands a nice shot that snaps Talbain's head back.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Burger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talbain.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger keeps Talbain at a distance using the push kick.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Talbain is rocked!#KD2#
Burger looks low and kicks high, catching Talbain right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Oh Talbain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talbain tries to clinch but Burger moves away
and Burger counters with a big head kick out of nowhere, perfectly timed, sending Talbain crashing to the mat! Talbain is trying to stumble back to his feet... will he beat the count? We're at 5,6,7,8,9,10! He's out! Burger takes this one thanks to a picture pefect counter strike.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!

Event: Pain and Gain
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burger throws out a loose jab but Talbain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talbain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Talbain wants to clinch up but Burger keeps it at a distance.
Talbain wants to clinch.
Burger thinks about countering with a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Burger throws a quick counter head kick but Talbain was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to land a body kick
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Talbain is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.#T1#
Talbain tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range.
Talbain throws a front kick aimed at Burger's knee but Burger avoids it well.
Burger is looking for a counter combo.
Talbain throws a nice looking combination but Burger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Burger looks to land a right hand but Talbain moved out of range.
Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain throws a nice looking combination but Burger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burger throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Burger counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Burger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range. #T2#
Burger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Talbain misses with a combination
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
A lazy body kick from Talbain
letting Burger counter with a right hand.
Talbain closes the distance but Burger moves to the side
enabling Burger to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain tries to clinch
and Burger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jon Talbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burger slips a jab from Talbain.
Burger avoids the head kick by Talbain.
Burger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talbain just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Burger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbain was well out of range. Poor timing from Burger.
Burger with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Burger. That snapped Talbain's head back.
Burger digs a good body shot into Talbain's ribs.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Talbain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Talbain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talbain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Burger as he checks the leg kick.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy body kick from Talbain
and Burger counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Talbain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Talbain throws a lazy body kick
and Burger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Burger.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Burger tries a head kick but it misses.
Talbain works over Burger's head and body with a nice combination.
Burger lands a jab to the head.
Talbain throws a body kick that misses
and Burger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Talbain's head.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Talbain throws a lazy head kick
letting Burger counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Burger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Talbain throws a leg kick but Burger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sebastian Burger is winning the standup battle so far.
Burger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Talbain looks to score with a jab to the body but Burger is just out of range.
Talbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom! Burger lands a massive head kick that sends Talbain crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Burger is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!

Event: Flair 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Talbain blocks a leg kick.
Talbain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talbain is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Powerhous.
Talbain misses with a straight right.
Powerhous scores with a jab to the body.
Talbain moves out of range of the body kick.
Talbain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2#
Powerhous closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Talbain crashing to the mat! Talbain uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Powerhous wants to land a leg kick but Talbain is out of range.
Powerhous throws a series of punches but Talbain moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powerhous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powerhous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powerhous tries to land a front kick but Talbain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Powerhous closes the distance and pushes Talbain back into the ropes.#T1#
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powerhous leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Talbain misses with the head strike.
Talbain tries to break the clinch but Powerhous is controlling the position.
Powerhous has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powerhous.
Powerhous holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powerhous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Powerhous is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Talbain would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powerhous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powerhous is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
Powerhous looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Powerhous dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2#
Powerhous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Powerhous clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Powerhous manages to break the clinch.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous moves out of range.
Talbain wants to clinch.#T3#
Talbain tried to score with a low kick but Powerhous checks it.#CL2#
Powerhous clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Powerhous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powerhous lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talbain circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Powerhous darts in and clinches Talbain up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talbain as Powerhous tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Powerhous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powerhous scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powerhous moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.#CL2#
Powerhous clinches up with Talbain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Powerhous trying to stall but Talbain improves his position. #T4#
Powerhous tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position. #BC2#
Powerhous breaks from the clinch.
Powerhous throws a body kick that misses.
Powerhous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Powerhous closes the distance and clinches.
Powerhous misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Powerhous lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Powerhous. #BC2#
Powerhous breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Powerhous closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Boxing Powerhous should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Jon Talbain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Powerhous catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Talbain stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Talbain walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#Talbain is rocked!
Powerhous throws a leg kick but Talbain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Powerhous throws a right hand that Talbain ducks under and follows up with a left that Talbain also avoids with ease.
Powerhous and Talbain are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Powerhous throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Talbain into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Powerhous knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boxing Powerhous!

Event: Flair 45
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Talbain staggers Gunn with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Gunn looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Talbain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn throws a quick counter head kick but Talbain was just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Talbain.
Talbain misses the shot to the body.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Talbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn tests Talbain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talbain throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range. #T1#
Gunn avoids the head kick by Talbain.
Talbain throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talbain just manages to avoid it.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain catches Gunn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Talbain. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn is looking for a counter combo.
Gunn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Talbain eats them both and turns towards Gunn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Talbain moves to clinch but Gunn breaks away #KD#
and Gunn counters with a straight right that drops Talbain on his ass! Talbain jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#ROC#Talbain is rocked!#T2#
Talbain tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Talbain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn looks to land a combination. Talbain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Talbain seems to have recovered his senses.
Talbain wants to clinch#KD#
and Gunn counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Talbain on his ass! Talbain wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Talbain should have avoided that one.
Gunn lands an overhand right.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Gunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Talbain throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Gunn counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Talbain to the mat! Gunn runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Talbain is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#T3#
Talbain tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Talbain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talbain tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Talbain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Gunn.
Talbain cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Talbain misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Gunn counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the ropes.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gunn prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
Talbain wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it. #BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talbain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Talbain!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Talbain misses with a low kick.
Gunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunn takes that one as he scored more knockdowns in what was an action packed first round!
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Talbain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Talbain misses with a combination
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Talbain misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Talbain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talbain wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain misses with the combination.
Talbain moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunn.
Gunn throws a body punch but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
Talbain avoids a kick to the body.
Gunn sets himself, and Talbain steps forward looking for the clinch! Gunn avoids it this time.#T1#
Talbain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talbain.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talbain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Talbain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunn avoids it.
Gunn is looking to control Talbain's arms but Talbain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunn has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Gunn breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Gunn lands with a kick to the temple. Talbain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talbain scores with a one two! Gunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain misses with a body shot.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Talbain throws a push kick but Gunn slaps the foot to one side.
Talbain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Talbain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Talbain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain wants to clinch but Gunn slips to the side
and Gunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Talbain avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain closes the distance but Gunn moves to the side
and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Talbain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Tommy Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Talbain.
A clash of legs there as Talbain blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Talbain misses.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
A nice leg kick from Gunn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommy Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain lands a right hook to the body.
Talbain tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Talbain finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.
Talbain wants to clinch.
Talbain throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Talbain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Talbain tries to get set, Gunn tries to push him back and clinch up but Talbain manages to avoid the attempt.
Talbain throws a shot to the body.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Talbain counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Gunn to the mat, face first! Talbain goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Gunn is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Talbain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn tries to land a front kick but Talbain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Talbain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1#
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Gunn circles away.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Gunn throws a body punch but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Talbain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking.
Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Talbain throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Talbain throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
As Talbain looks to move away, Gunn throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.
Talbain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Talbain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talbain closes the distance but Gunn moves to the side
and Gunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Gunn.
A head kick misses from Talbain.
It looked like Gunn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Talbain's head.#T3#
Talbain is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gunn.
Talbain throws a big shot that misses.
Talbain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talbain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Talbain throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
A left and a right from Gunn both land. Nice combination.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn sets himself, and Talbain steps forward looking for the clinch! Gunn avoids it this time.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Talbain. #CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Gunn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 44
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Talbain misses with a low kick.
Talbain fails with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a head kick.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talbain or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn, which made it look bad.
Gunn lands a nice looking body kick.
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but Talbain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn 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 Jon Talbain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain attempts a counter takedown but Gunn avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talbain.#T1#
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talbain blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Talbain scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunn works over Talbain's head and body with a nice combination.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Talbain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but Talbain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn throws a head kick but Talbain moves out of range.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain goes for a double leg but Gunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunn continues to drive forward.
As Talbain backs off Gunn throws a huge counter combo but Talbain manages to avoid it all.
Talbain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunn smiles and moves away.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Talbain trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully. #T3#
Talbain controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Gunn won't allow Talbain to get back to his feet.
Talbain working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunn. That's going to slow Talbain down. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Talbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Talbain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunn.
Talbain avoids a kick to the body.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talbain throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talbain won't be happy with that.
Talbain is trying to buck Gunn off.#SUB2#
Gunn tries for a kimura but Talbain is defending well.
Gunn looks winded!
Talbain is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunn working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Talbain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Gunn circles away easily#TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain looking for a sweep. Not yet Talbain, not yet.
Talbain looking to control.
Gunn preventing the sweep. #T1#
Talbain trying to control the position. #SU2#
Gunn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tommy Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talbain closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Talbain pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunn takes a swing at Talbain's ribcage but misses.
Talbain tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talbain won't be happy with that.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunn is keen to just control but Talbain is a slippery customer.
Gunn trying to control from Talbain's half guard. Talbain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tommy Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Talbain working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Talbain has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gunn doesn't defend quickly enough and Talbain has managed to lock this one up! Can Gunn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Talbain on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 42
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Crusader misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Crusader pushes Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
Crusader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Crusader has the dominant position.#BC#
Crusader breaks from the clinch.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Crusader circles away.
Crusader throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Crusader is avoiding it.
No joy there for Crusader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain throws a lazy body kick
and Crusader counters with a series of strikes. Talbain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crusader stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Crusader circles away.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Crusader sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crusader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Crusader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Talbain misses with a leg kick
and Crusader counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Crusader instigates a clinch.
Talbain avoiding damage as Crusader throws knees to the body.
Crusader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crusader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crusader blocks an elbow strike.
Talbain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Talbain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crusader after a bit of a struggle.
Righteous Crusader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.#BC#
Crusader manages to break the clinch.
Crusader has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Talbain throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Crusader digs a good hook to Talbain's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talbain.
Crusader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusader .
Crusader scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crusader moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.
Talbain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusader misses with a few strikes there.
Crusader tries to clinch there but Talbain circles away.
Crusader looks to land a combination but Talbain avoids it well.
Talbain tries to counter with a clinch but Crusader shakes him off and moves away.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crusader as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Crusader moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talbain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crusader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talbain somewhat.
Crusader digs a good hook to Talbain's body.
Talbain slips a jab and a cross from Crusader .
Talbain throws a head kick but Crusader moves out of range.
Crusader misses with a double jab
and Talbain counters with a one-two to the body.
Talbain moves away from the strike by Crusader . #CL#
Crusader has Talbain up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Crusader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talbain.
Talbain wants to take the fight to the mat but Crusader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talbain has Crusader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crusader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crusader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talbain's elbow.
Crusader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Talbain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Talbain keeping full guard, as Crusader tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbain being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Righteous Crusader dominated that round.
That's time! Crusader 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crusader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talbain.
Crusader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talbain circles away quickly and effectively.
Righteous Crusader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Crusader circles away.
Crusader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talbain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusader defends it well.
Righteous Crusader is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crusader .
Crusader darts in trying to clinch
enabling Talbain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusader looks to land a combination. Talbain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crusader lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crusader tries to clinch but Talbain is having none of it.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown but Crusader shows good takedown defense.
Crusader seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain tries to clinch there but Crusader circles away.
Crusader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?#T1#
Talbain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusader .
Crusader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbain.
Talbain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crusader misses with a left hand
and Talbain counters with a one-two to the body.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crusader sprawls well. Crusader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talbain gets slowly back to his feet.
Righteous Crusader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crusader circles away.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Crusader .
Crusader throws a big shot that misses.
Crusader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Talbain tries to clinch but Crusader moves out of range. #CL#
Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Talbain in a clinch.
Crusader tries to pull guard but Talbain won't allow it.
Talbain is looking to control Crusader 's arms but Crusader gets an underhook and turns him. Now Talbain has his back to the cage.
Crusader is stalling here.
Crusader wants to stall.
Crusader wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Talbain successfully pulls guard.
Crusader is looking to work some ground and pound but Talbain has wrist control.
Crusader sitting in guard here, content to control.
Talbain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Crusader stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position.
Crusader trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talbain throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Talbain 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! Crusader rolls with it to try and escape but Talbain cranks on the arm and Crusader is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 37
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Talbain moves to clinch but Tate Iii breaks away
and Tate Iii counters with a series of strikes. Talbain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tate Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tate Iii throws a series of punches but Talbain moves out of range.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tate Iii misses the target.
Tate Iii lands with a straight right. Talbain didn't see that one coming.
Tate Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Talbain's head back. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Tate Iii misses its intended target. #KD#
Talbain walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Tate Iii rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Talbain has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate Iii finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Tate Iii misses.
Tate Iii connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Talbain out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: SPRING BASH
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Iii.
Talbain slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii.
Talbain throws a right and a left that Tate Iii avoids nicely.
Tate Iii connects with a body shot that sends Talbain's belly button to the back.
Talbain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate Iii looks to land a right hand but Talbain moved out of range.
Talbain swings for the body but Tate Iii moves out of range.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii throws a right hand that Talbain ducks under and follows up with a left that Talbain also avoids with ease.
Talbain tries a quick counter leg kick but Tate Iii is wise to it.
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Iii throws a lazy right hand but Talbain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tate Iii throws a hook to the side of Talbain's head but Talbain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tate Iii avoids the head kick by Talbain. #T1#
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Tate Iii does no damage.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Iii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Tate Iii pushes him off.
Talbain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Talbain misses with a head kick.
Tate Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talbain throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate Iii.
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Tate Iii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Talbain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate Iii's efforts to push away.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Talbain has control. #T2#
Talbain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate Iii tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii misses with a body punch.
Talbain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch but Tate Iii keeps him there for the moment.
Tate Iii stalling against the ropes.
Talbain tries to circle away but Tate Iii has him pinned against the ropes.
Talbain tries to circle away but Tate Iii has him pinned against the ropes.#T3#
Tate Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Talbain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Tate Iii just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
Tate Iii tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
Talbain tries to work over Tate Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talbain tries to work over Tate Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tate Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain is trying to break free.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Tate Iii has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate Iii lands with a left to the head.
Tate Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Talbain is trying to push Tate Iii away but Tate Iii has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Talbain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Talbain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate Iii has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talbain misses with an elbow over the top.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Talbain is trying to break free.
Tate Iii prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Tate Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Talbain lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Curtis Tate Iii has been cut.
Talbain walks into a straight right hand from Tate Iii.
Talbain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbain manages to avoid it.
Talbain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch but Tate Iii is having none of it.
Tate Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Talbain wants to clinch
and Tate Iii counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbain tries to clinch up but Tate Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talbain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Talbain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tate Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?#T1#
Talbain throws a low kick but Tate Iii moves out of range easily.
Talbain misses with a wild combination.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talbain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbain.
Tate Iii misses with a straight left.
Tate Iii avoids the head kick by Talbain.
Tate Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Talbain breaks away and moves out of range.
Talbain wants to clinch up but Tate Iii keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Tate Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Talbain motions for Tate Iii to come forward. Talbain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tate Iii counters by clinching up.
Tate Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Tate Iii tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talbain is trying to stall.
Talbain avoids a wild elbow strike from Tate Iii.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talbain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate Iii as Talbain tries to tie him up. #T3#
Tate Iii is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.
Tate Iii tries a body shot but Talbain blocks it.
Tate Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Talbain.
Talbain tries to break free but Tate Iii pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Tate Iii has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate Iii is trying to break free.
Talbain tries to break the clinch but Tate Iii is controlling the position.
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch but Tate Iii keeps him there for the moment.
Talbain wants to break free but Tate Iii has control.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #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.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate Iii has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate Iii tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position.
Tate Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate Iii presses Talbain against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tate Iii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tate Iii is keeping busy.
Tate Iii tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate Iii is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Tate Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Tate Iii misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talbain. Tate Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate Iii swings widly with a right hand
enabling Talbain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain lands with a cross.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tate Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Tate Iii sizes up Talbain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talbain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talbain lands with an overhand left.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Talbain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Tate Iii misses.
Tate Iii throws a series of punches but Talbain moves out of range.
Curtis Tate Iii is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Talbain throws a body kick that misses.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Talbain wants to clinch.
Tate Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Tate Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talbain is looking for the big counter here.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tate Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tate Iii swinging wildly here.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Tate Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain swings for the body but Tate Iii moves out of range.
Tate Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbain.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talbain throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate Iii. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tate Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Talbain's shoulder, as Talbain tries to avoid the shot.
Tate Iii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTalbain.
Talbain tries to clinch but Tate Iii moves out of range.
A punch combination from Talbain misses.
Tate Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talbain manages to avoid it.
Talbain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talbain misses with a two punch combination.
Tate Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Jon Talbain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Iii 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 32
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Talbain tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Powerhous counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powerhous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talbain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Powerhous lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Powerhous keeping moving, preventing Talbain from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous pulls Talbain in close to his closed guard and prevents Talbain from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Talbain wants to control from the top but Powerhous keeps moving. #SUB#
Talbain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talbain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Powerhous is working an open guard so Talbain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Powerhous drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Talbain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powerhous passes Talbain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Talbain is staying active underneath Powerhous, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Talbain moves into full guard. #SUB#
Talbain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powerhous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talbain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powerhous throws a strike but Talbain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Talbain trying to control but Powerhous is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Powerhous looking for a guillotine here but Talbain defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powerhous can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Talbain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powerhous's guard.
Talbain is looking to take a break and control but Powerhous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talbain wants to pass to mount but Powerhous is defending the position.
Powerhous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talbain. #SUB#
Talbain is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Powerhous is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 29
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Talbain avoids the head kick by Powerhous.
Powerhous looks for the body kick but Talbain saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Talbain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talbain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Powerhous clinches with his opponent.
Talbain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Talbain throws an elbow but misses.
Powerhous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powerhous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talbain's elbow.
Talbain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powerhous wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous keeps control of Talbain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powerhous taking a breather.
Talbain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powerhouss head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Powerhous is controlling him.
Talbain wants to break free but Powerhous has control.
Powerhous is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
Powerhous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain taking a breather.
Talbain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powerhous pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to stall.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Powerhous has the dominant position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Powerhous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powerhous can't break the clinch.
Powerhous taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Talbain tries to land knees in the clinch but Powerhous avoids the damage to the body.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Powerhous keeps control of Talbain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Powerhous has double underhooks. #BC#
Powerhous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powerhous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Powerhous. That snapped Talbain's head back. #T3##CL#
Powerhous closes the distance and pushes Talbain back into the ropes.
Talbain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powerhous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powerhous misses with a body punch.
Powerhous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powerhous stalling in the clinch but Talbain improves position. #BC#
Powerhous breaks from the clinch.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Powerhous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powerhous appears to be looking for a big counter.
Powerhous misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Powerhous, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Talbain wants to clinch up but Powerhous keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Powerhous misses its target.
Powerhous bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talbain's head backwards.
Powerhous tries to clinch up.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Powerhous pushes him off.
Powerhous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powerhous is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch but Talbain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powerhous avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Powerhous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powerhous is looking to clinch but Talbain is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous moves out of range.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Talbain moves to clinch but Powerhous breaks away
enabling Powerhous to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powerhous throws a head kick but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Powerhous misses with a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous is having none of it. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Powerhous.
Powerhous swats away the attempt to clinch by Talbain.
Boxing Powerhous is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Powerhous lands with a shot to the body.
Powerhous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain misses with a series of wild punches.
Powerhous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talbain. Talbain obviously looking to wear him down. #T2##CL#
Powerhous takes the fight into the clinch.
Talbain blocks an elbow strike from Powerhous.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powerhous.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powerhous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powerhous has Talbain pressed against the ropes.
Talbain tries to circle away but Powerhous has him pinned against the ropes.
Powerhous wants to get back to striking at distance but Talbain won't allow it. #BC#
Powerhous breaks from the clinch.
Talbain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talbain! But no joy.
Powerhous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talbain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powerhous circles away quickly and effectively.
Powerhous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powerhous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talbain was well out of range. Poor timing from Powerhous.
Powerhous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powerhous throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Powerhous circles away.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Powerhous misses with a two punch combination.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talbain paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Talbain blocks a head kick by Powerhous.
Talbain is looking for the big counter here.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Powerhous circles away.
Talbain thows a leg kick but Powerhous checks it
and Powerhous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Powerhous circles away.
Talbain throws out a leg kick but Powerhous moves out of range and Talbain only half commits.
Powerhous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Talbain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powerhous.#CL#
Talbain gets tackled into the ropes by Powerhous. Powerhous maintains the clinch.
Talbain has had enough of the clinch but Powerhous keeps him there for the moment.
Talbain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Talbain tries to circle away but Powerhous has him pinned against the ropes.
Powerhous is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbain blocks a body shot from Powerhous.
Powerhous prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous dominated that second round.
That's time! Powerhous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Talbain blocks a head kick by Powerhous.
Talbain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it.
Talbain lands with an uppercut that bounces Powerhous off the ropes and back into range.
Talbain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Powerhous closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Talbain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powerhous wants to get back to striking at distance but Talbain won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powerhous as Talbain tries to tie him up.
Boxing Powerhous has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Talbain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powerhous.
Talbain lands a nice hook to Powerhous's body. Powerhous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talbain avoids the head kick by Powerhous.
No joy there for Powerhous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain is looking for the big counter here.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Powerhous moves out of range of the body kick from Talbain.
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPowerhous.#T2#
Talbain misses with a head kick.
Powerhous just misses with a punch to the body.
Talbain throws a counter combo.
Talbain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powerhous.
Talbain cracks Powerhous with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it. #CL#
Powerhous pushes Talbain up against the ropes in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Powerhous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Powerhous missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Powerhous breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talbain moves in looking to clinch but Powerhous pushes him off.
Boxing Powerhous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Powerhous doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbain circles away.
Talbain is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Talbain circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Powerhous gets a clinch.
Talbain managing to block the knees to the body from Powerhous.
Powerhous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powerhous blocks an uppercut.
Powerhous trying to control the position but instead, Talbain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powerhous into the ropes.
Powerhous misses with an elbow strike.
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T4#
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Powerhous has double underhooks.
Powerhous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Talbain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talbain looking to stall.
Powerhous looking to slow down the pace here.
Powerhous tries to circle away but Talbain has him pinned against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain has Powerhous pressed against the ropes, preventing Powerhous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powerhous effectively controlling the action here.
Jon Talbain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxing Powerhous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powerhous pushes off an throws an elbow but Talbain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boxing Powerhous.
Well Powerhous 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxing Powerhous!

Event: Flair Legend Night
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Powerhous is looking to clinch. #CL#
Powerhous pushes Talbain up against the ropes in a clinch.
Powerhous tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous is trying to stall.
Powerhous is trying to push Talbain away but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Powerhous looking to slow down the pace here.
Powerhous tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powerhous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Powerhous has him pressed against the ropes.
Powerhous has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powerhous is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talbain is defending well for now.
Powerhous managing to block the knees to the body from Talbain. #T1#
Powerhous comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Powerhous looking to slow down the pace here.
Talbain blocks a body shot from Powerhous.
Powerhous is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talbain is defending well for now.
Powerhous dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Talbain wants to break free but Powerhous has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talbain working hard to break the clinch.
Powerhous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Talbain blocks an elbow strike.
Powerhous taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Powerhous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powerhous looking to stall.
Powerhous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powerhous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powerhous has Talbain pressed against the ropes, preventing Talbain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talbain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Powerhous wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Talbain tries to break the clinch but Powerhous is controlling the position.
Talbain tries to work over Powerhous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powerhous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powerhous taking a breather.
Powerhous tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position. #T3#
Talbain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Powerhous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Powerhous throws a head punch that misses.
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Powerhous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Powerhous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talbain.
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powerhous tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Powerhous has the dominant position.
Powerhous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#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.
Powerhous wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Talbain tries to break free but Powerhous pushes him back against the ropes.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Powerhous has the dominant position.
Powerhous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powerhous has Talbain pressed against the ropes.
Powerhous has had enough of the clinch but Talbain keeps him there for the moment.
Powerhous holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Talbain avoiding damage as Powerhous throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powerhous tries to land knees in the clinch but Talbain avoids the damage to the body.
Talbain is trying to push Powerhous away but Powerhous has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Powerhous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Talbain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Talbain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powerhous moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.#CL#
Powerhous clinches.
Powerhous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talbain is keeping busy.
Talbain throws a head punch that misses.
Powerhous is trying to force a seperation but Talbain has the dominant position.
Talbain managing to block the knees to the body from Powerhous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powerhous has him pressed against the ropes.
Talbain dodges an elbow strike from Powerhous.
Talbain trying to stall but Powerhous improves his position.
Powerhous is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
Powerhous wants to stall. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Talbain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Powerhous's brow.
Talbain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powerhous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Powerhous wants to get back to striking at distance but Talbain won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powerhous is leaning against Talbain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Powerhous breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Powerhous has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Talbain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Talbain tries to break the clinch but Powerhous is controlling the position. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Powerhous fails to land.
Powerhous working hard to break the clinch.
Powerhous tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Talbain is trying to break free.
Powerhous tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position. #BC#
Powerhous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away. #CL#
Powerhous clinches.
Powerhous misses with an elbow strike.
Talbain wants to stall. #BC#
Powerhous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous moves out of range. #T3#
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powerhous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powerhous misses with a low kick.
Powerhous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain dodges the punch combination from Powerhous.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powerhous doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbain circles away. #KD#
Powerhous scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Talbain to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CL#
Powerhous fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talbain, pushing him back against the ropes.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powerhous wants to break free but Talbain has control. #BC#
Powerhous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talbain avoids the head kick by Powerhous.
Talbain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Powerhous counters with a three punch combo that has Talbain backing up. Talbain nods at Powerhous to acknowledge the strikes.
Powerhous is looking to clinch.
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerhous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Talbain is breathing heavily.#CL#
Powerhous forces Talbain back against the ropes and clinches.
Talbain trying to land knees to the body.
Powerhous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talbain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Jon Talbain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Powerhous tries to clinch but Talbain is having none of it.
Talbain wants to counter the offense by Powerhous and move into the clinch position.
Talbain tries to clinch #KD#
and Powerhous counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Talbain goes down! Will Talbain beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Powerhous throws a sloppy head kick and Talbain moves out of range easily.
Talbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Powerhous moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.
Powerhous misses with a head kick.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Powerhous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powerhous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbain tries to clinch but Powerhous is having none of it.
Powerhous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxing Powerhous is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powerhous scores with a hook to the body. Talbain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1##CL#
Powerhous takes the fight into the clinch.
Powerhous is looking to break free of the clinch but Talbain has double underhooks.
Talbain keeps control of Powerhous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powerhous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Powerhous is trying to break free.
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powerhous wants to stall.
Boxing Powerhous has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powerhous taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Powerhous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powerhous is trying to maintain a safe position but Talbain gets an underhook and turns Powerhous into the ropes.
Maybe Powerhous would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Powerhous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talbain as Powerhous tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boxing Powerhous.
Talbain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powerhous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Powerhous is avoiding it. #CL#
Powerhous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powerhous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talbain's elbow.
Talbain misses with a punch to the body.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Talbain tries to break free but Powerhous pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Powerhous. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powerhous just misses with a elbow thrown towards Talbain's brow.
Talbain taking a breather.
Talbain keeps control of Powerhous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powerhous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powerhous is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.
Talbain prevents Powerhous from breaking the clinch.
Powerhous wants to break free but Talbain has control.
Talbain lands a body shot.
Talbain struggles to land a body shot inside as Powerhous controls his hands.
Powerhous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powerhous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Talbain has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Powerhous breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powerhous went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Powerhous circles away.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powerhous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerhous throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Powerhous digs a good body shot into Talbain's ribs.
Talbain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talbain wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Powerhous clinches up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Powerhous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powerhous 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxing Powerhous!

Event: Flair 26
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Talbain counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Camacho darts in looking for a takedown but Talbain gets double underhooks and turns Camacho into the cage.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Talbain is pressed up against the cage. Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Talbain down to the mat. Talbain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camacho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Talbain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talbain somewhat.#CL#
Camacho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talbain, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camacho smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.#T1##CL#
Camacho moves into range and clinches up with Talbain.
Talbain stops a takedown attempt from Camacho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
Talbain jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Talbain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Talbain trying to land knees to the body.
Talbain looking for a takedown.
Talbain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camacho throws an elbow but misses.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Camacho tries to work over Talbain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho stalling in the clinch.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Talbain manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Talbain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Talbain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
Camacho is looking for a takedown.
Talbain blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Talbain controls the action.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Talbain backwards.
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!
Camacho prevents Talbain from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
Talbain looking to stall.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Talbain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho missing with knees to the body.
Camacho stalls.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talbain is defending well for now.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talbain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Camacho just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather.
Camacho is working Talbain over against the cage.
Talbain is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Talbain is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Talbain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Camacho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Talbain manages to get underhooks.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Camacho managing to block the knees to the body from Talbain.
Talbain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talbain fails to pull guard.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Camacho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbain's efforts to push away.
Talbain wants to get back to striking at distance but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camacho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macho Camacho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Camacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Talbain pinned against the cage. Talbain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talbain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camacho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Talbain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camacho avoids it really well and circles away.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho throws a jab when Talbain was well out of range.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camacho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Talbain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Talbain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camacho's waist but Camacho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talbain off to one side.
Macho Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talbain as he avoids it easily. #T1##CL#
Camacho pushes Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
Talbain is trying to push Camacho away but Camacho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Talbain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Talbain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camacho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Camacho misses with a knee strike.
Talbain misses with some punches.
Camacho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Camacho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Talbain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Camacho pushes Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Camacho. #T2#
Talbain jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Talbain tries to pull guard but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho lands a good knee to the midsection. Talbain won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.
Camacho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Talbain after a bit of a struggle.
Macho Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain gets underhooks to prevent Camacho's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Talbain jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camacho postures up.
Talbain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camacho's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camacho has his foot on Talbain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talbain works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Talbain avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Camacho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talbain is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talbain is pushing down on Camacho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camacho is fighting to maintain full guard but Talbain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Talbain is controlling well.
Camacho is staying active underneath Talbain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Talbain stalling away here and it's allowed Camacho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Camacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talbain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Talbain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talbain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Camacho looking to control.
Talbain wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving. #SUB#
Camacho looking for a guillotine here but Talbain defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Talbain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talbain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Talbain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Camacho misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Macho Camacho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Talbain.
A jab from Talbain misses.
Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talbain avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Camacho has Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Talbain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camacho to keep the fight standing.
Talbain prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talbains head.
Camacho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talbain backwards. #T1#
Camacho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talbain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camacho.
Talbain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Talbain swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Talbain's ribcage. Talbain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Talbain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Talbain's head.
Camacho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macho Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talbain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camacho.
Talbain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camacho prevents it.
Camacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camacho leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Camacho prevents the takedown attempt.
Talbain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Camacho.
Talbain jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho is working for takedown but Talbain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Talbain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camacho uses from the top position.
Camacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Camacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talbain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Camacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talbain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camacho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talbain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Talbain is retaining full guard.
Camacho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camacho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camacho, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Camacho!

Event: Flair 21
Date: Dec 28, 2021

#R1#
Talbain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunn looks winded!
Talbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Talbain backs off Gunn throws a huge counter combo but Talbain manages to avoid it all.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Talbain!
Talbain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talbain throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Talbain throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talbain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn walks straight into a big right, left combination from Talbain and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Talbain as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Talbain!

Event: Flair 20
Date: Dec 23, 2021

Jon Talbain had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 268.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with James Braddock was cancelled.

Event: Flair 18
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Talbain gets caught flat footed, as Pain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is working Talbain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pain stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position.
Talbain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Talbain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Talbain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Talbain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pain has passed into half guard!
Talbain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pain is looking to advance position but Talbain won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Talbain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Talbain wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talbain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pain.
Pain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talbain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talbain is trying to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to control but Talbain is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Talbain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position. #T3#
Pain postures up.
Talbain looking for a sweep. Not yet Talbain, not yet.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talbain's guard.#SUB#
Talbain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Talbain keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain won't allow Talbain to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain fails with the takedown
and Pain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Talbain throws a right hand that misses
and Pain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Talbain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Pain tries to counter it with a takedown but Talbain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pain scores with a jab.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Talbain.
Talbain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Pain moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pain has Talbain pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pain pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Talbain tumbling to the mat - Pain dives into Talbain's guard.
Talbain is trying to keep Pain in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pain stands and steps away. Talbain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talbain.
It seemed like Pain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Talbain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talbain.
Talbain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Talbain wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Talbain finds it's way through Pain's defenses.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Pain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Talbain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Talbain is trying to break free.
Talbain has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pain just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather. #T2#
Talbain tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain tries to pull guard but Talbain holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pain drops back down to his feet.
Talbain is trying to drag Pain to the mat but Pain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Talbain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Talbain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Talbain is defending well.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Pain stalling away here and it's allowed Talbain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pain trying to control but Talbain is working from the bottom.
Talbain wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Pain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Talbain, up you get!
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt - Pain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain wants to counter with a clinch but Talbain pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Pain pushes Talbain up against the ropes in a clinch.
Talbain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Talbain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Talbain tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pain is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbain wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position. #TD2#
Pain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Major Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain postures up. #SUB#
Talbain is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talbain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Talbain controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Talbain is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talbain is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain postures up in Talbain's guard and throws a big left but Talbain blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD#
Talbain gets control of Pain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Talbain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain won't allow Talbain to get back to his feet.
Pain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Talbain looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Pain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Talbain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talbain trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talbain fails to land the takedown.
Talbain fails with the takedown.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Talbain tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pain is pressing down on Talbain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talbain is holding on for now.
Talbain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Talbain.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain is trying to keep Pain in close. #SU2#
Pain stands up and waves to Talbain to follow him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 14
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Talbain was covering up waiting for the punch and Lang finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Talbain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talbain punching to the body, from the bottom.
Talbain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talbain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Lang gets to his feet - Talbain follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Lang looks winded!
Lang throws a head kick but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain cracks Lang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Talbain shoots in but Lang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talbain. #TD2#
Lang drives through with a takedown into Talbain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Talbain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lang prevents Talbain from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Lang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Talbain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talbain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talbain wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Talbain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talbain wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Talbain is really struggling to control Lang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Talbain is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Talbain from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Talbain tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang is trying to pull guard but Talbain has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Lang pulls guard successfully.
Talbain trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lang has his foot on Talbain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talbain works his way back into a safe position though.
Talbain controlling from the top position.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Talbain from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbain throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Jon Talbain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Lang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Talbain to the ground. Lang is now in Talbain's guard.#SUB#
Talbain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talbain working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang won't allow Talbain to sweep him here.
Craig Long Lang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Talbain working for a triangle but Lang defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talbain is on top in guard. #REVR#
Talbain trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Talbain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Talbain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Talbain throwing strikes but missing.
Talbain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lang's guard.
Talbain looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talbain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talbain is on top in guard. #REVR#
Talbain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talbain throwing strikes but missing.
Talbain wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Talbain trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom. #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.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talbain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lang's hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Talbain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Talbain 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#
Talbain closes the distance and clinches up with Lang, looking for a takedown. Talbain pushes Lang against the cage but Lang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Talbain wants to clinch#TD2#
and Lang counters with a takedown into side control.
Lang tries to move to mount but Talbain blocks the move with his legs.
Talbain sneaks back into half guard.
Lang trying to control the action but Talbain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain is pressing down on Lang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talbain is trying to keep Lang in close. #T1#
Talbain wants to sweep but no luck.
Talbain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang won't allow Talbain to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Talbain controls Lang momentarily but Lang frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Talbain closes the distance and clinches up with Lang, looking for a takedown. Talbain pushes Lang against the cage but Lang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Talbain motions for Lang to come forward. Talbain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Talbain darts in and clinches Lang up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Lang pulls guard successfully.
Talbain distracts Lang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Talbain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lang working a defensive guard here.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Talbain from controlling successfully.
Lang has a closed guard, preventing Talbain from standing up. #T3#
Talbain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lang, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Talbain feints a jab promting Lang to slip. Talbain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talbain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Talbain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talbain fails with the takedown.
Talbain goes for a double leg but Lang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lang continues to drive forward.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Talbain misses with a combination #CL2#
and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talbain jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang.
Lang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Lang's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
Lang avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig Long Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Talbain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Long Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Talbain 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Craig Long Lang!

Event: Flair 10
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Talbain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Talbain looks winded!#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Talbain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Talbain's guard.#SU#
Thomas stands and steps away. Talbain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Thomas drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Talbain!#ROC#Talbain is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Talbain is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas retains his heavyweight title!
Jax Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Flair 9
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Talbain misses
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain throws a combination that misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Talbain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talbain misses with a hook to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Talbain looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jon Talbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talbain throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaelsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick from Talbain is predictable there
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Talbain
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Talbain swings widly with a right hand
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Talbain closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain misses with a combination
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Talbain looks to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Talbain
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Talbain looks to throw a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Talbain throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Chaelsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Talbain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaelsson on the side of the head.
Talbain throws a lazy head kick
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talbain misses with a double jab
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain wants to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Talbain tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain looks to throw a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Talbain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbain tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talbain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Talbain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Talbain is rocked!
Talbain throws a combination that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talbain misses with the body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaelsson finish him?#T4#
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Talbain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbain wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talbain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talbain throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jon Talbain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Talbain misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaelsson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: Flair 7
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Talbain's defenses. #KD#
Thomas cracks Talbain with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Talbain get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Talbain looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Talbain is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thomas weaves into range and cracks Talbain right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Talbain goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thomas is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jax Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 5
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Talbain throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range. #TD2#
Lang drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Talbain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lang is aware though and is defending well.
Talbain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Talbain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lang stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain looking to control.
Talbain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Talbain looking for a triangle here. Lang is fighting it but it looks tight! Talbain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lang is tapping out - this one is all over!

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

Event: Flair 4
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Thomas.
Talbain walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Thomas! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jax Thomas, 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: Flair 3
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Talbain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talbain off to one side. #TD#
Lang drives through with a takedown into Talbain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Talbain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Talbain is tightening it up a little... Lang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Talbain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Talbain! Jon Talbain retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 2
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Talbain or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad. #TD#
Lang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Talbain tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.
Talbain is trying to stand.
Talbain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talbain is trying to stand back up but Lang is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to stand up but Talbain is controlling the position. #SUB#
Lang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talbain is not content to let Lang control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1##SUB#
Lang 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Talbain darts in looking for a takedown but Lang gets double underhooks and turns Talbain into the cage.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talbain.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Talbain.
Talbain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Lang throws a counter high kick but Talbain was just alert enough to avoid it.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talbain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Talbain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Talbain misses with a kick to the body.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Lang circles away. #CL#
Lang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talbain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Talbain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lang but great work by Talbain.#T3#
Lang struggling a bit here.
Talbain wants to stand but Lang is controlling his arm.
Talbain is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
Lang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Talbain gets to mount! Lang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lang really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lang is squirming around, avoiding Talbain's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lang working to try and regain half guard.
Talbain misses with a head shot.
Talbain tries to control but Lang wriggling away.
Talbain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Long Lang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Talbain cracks Lang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Talbain looks to move away, Lang throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.#CL#
Lang clinches up against the cage.
Lang tries to pull guard but Talbain holds him up against the cage and eventually Lang drops back down to his feet.
Talbain working hard to break the clinch.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Talbain avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Talbain scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Talbain has him pressed against the cage.
Lang fails to pull guard.
Talbain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Talbain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.#T1#
Talbain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talbain somewhat.#CL#
Lang instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Talbain pulls guard effortlessly.
Lang advances position into side control!
Talbain wants to control but Lang postures up.#SU#
Lang decides to stand back up. Lang steps back and let's Talbain get back to his feet.#T2#
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Talbain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Lang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talbain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talbain has a takedown stuffed.
Talbain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Talbain with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
Talbain has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talbain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lang can't break the clinch. #T3##TD#
Lang pulls guard successfully.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talbain on the ground.
Talbain pushing down on Lang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Talbain sits in half guard.
Lang tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Talbain manages to move to mount!
Talbain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lang is looking to escape. #T4#
Talbain misses with a head shot.
Talbain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lang is looking to improve his position but Talbain isn't that keen on the idea.
Talbain takes Lang's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain is hanging on to Lang's back as he tries to escape.
Talbain avoiding Lang 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Talbain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Talbain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talbain off to one side.
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talbain.
Lang fails with the takedown.
Talbain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Talbain shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Lang stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Talbain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Talbain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Talbain pinned against the cage. Talbain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talbain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talbain.
Lang throws a body punch but Talbain moves out of range.
Talbain shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Talbain gets caught flat footed, as Lang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Talbain is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lang frees his head nicely. Oh but Talbain has switched to an armbar! Lang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jon Talbain! Jon Talbain retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 1
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Talbain goes for a double leg but Tate Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate Iii continues to drive forward.
Tate Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling him.#TD2#
Tate Iii has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Talbain regains guard immediately.
Talbain tries to strike from the bottom.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Tate Iii from controlling successfully.
Tate Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Tate Iii stands up from Talbain's guard - Tate Iii perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talbain is defended easily by Tate Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tate Iii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tate Iii lands in his opponent's guard.
Talbain wants to get back to his feet but Tate Iii passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
Talbain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Talbain 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.
Talbain wants to control but Tate Iii is keeping busy.
Tate Iii content to control rather than advance.
Tate Iii trying to mount his opponent but Talbain defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate Iii prevents Talbain from improving his position.#SU2#
Tate Iii stands up and beckons Talbain to join him on the feet.
Talbain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tate Iii is able to avoid easily.
Tate Iii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Talbain.
Talbain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talbain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talbain thinks about countering with a head kick.
Talbain checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Tate Iii rushes Talbain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Talbain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Talbain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talbain is trying to pull guard but Tate Iii has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Tate Iii jumps guard and drags Talbain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Talbain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Tate Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talbain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tate Iii looks winded!
Talbain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate Iii is proving hard to escape from.
Tate Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talbain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tate Iii throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Talbain trying to control but Tate Iii is working from the bottom.
Tate Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Talbain is proving a slippery customer.
Talbain passes into half guard.
Talbain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tate Iii's head.
Tate Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Talbain sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tate Iii trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tate Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Talbain dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Talbain can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Talbain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Talbain manages to pull guard.
Talbain keeping full guard, as Tate Iii tries to pass.
Talbain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain looking to control but Tate Iii passes into half guard.
Tate Iii prevents Talbain from improving his position.
Talbain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Talbain.#T1#
Tate Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Tate Iii from controlling successfully.
Talbain trying to strike off his back.
Talbain controls Tate Iii momentarily but Tate Iii frees himself. #SUB#
Tate Iii lying in Talbain's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Talbain decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tate Iii taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Talbain!
Jon Talbain is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Talbain darts in looking for a takedown but Campbell gets double underhooks and turns Talbain into the cage.
Campbell throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Talbain shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Talbain tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
As Talbain looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.
Jon Talbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talbain goes for a double leg but Campbell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campbell continues to drive forward.
As Talbain looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.
Mark Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Campbell throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Talbain pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Talbain.
Campbell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campbell throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talbain tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
As Talbain looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.#T2#
Talbain tries to clinch up.
Talbain throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell leaves Talbain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Talbain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Talbain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talbain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Talbain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain shoots for a takedown but Campbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talbain fails with the takedown.
Talbain dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Talbain's head and hops out.
Campbell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talbain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talbain or perhaps it was just good defense by Campbell, which made it look bad.
As Talbain looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Talbain just gets out of the way.#T4#
Talbain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Talbain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes. Talbain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Talbain throws a leg kick
and Campbell counters with a straight that turns Talbain's legs to rubber! Campbell pushes forward with more strikes and Talbain goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Campbell!

Event: QFC Tournament 1057 Round 1
Date: Jul 29, 2021

#R1#
Talbain shoots in looking for a takedown but Wells manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talbain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wells digs a good body shot into Talbain's ribs.
Talbain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Wells as Talbain shoots in.
Kenneth Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wells seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talbain misses with a head kick.
Wells connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Wells fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenneth Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talbain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wells could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wells goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wells goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Talbain stumbles back but Wells runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Talbain to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Talbain will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenneth Wells!
Kenneth Wells decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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