Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longabaugh stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longabaugh just manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Jones has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Longabaugh cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longabaugh is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.#T1#
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Longabaugh.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longabaugh's head backwards.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Longabaugh.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longabaugh avoids it.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longabaughs head.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Jones tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Longabaugh wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Longabaugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones gets through Longabaugh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Jones prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Jones just leaning against Longabaugh, taking a breather.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh slowing the pace effectively.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Longabaugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to chop away at Longabaugh's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Longabaugh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Jones.#T1#
Longabaugh takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Longabaugh stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to stall but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Longabaugh.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Longabaugh cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Longabaugh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Longabaugh lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Jones.
Longabaugh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Longabaugh is out of range.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Longabaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Longabaugh lands an overhand right.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones scores with a one two! Longabaugh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a hook.#CL2#
Longabaugh has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh taking a breather.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Longabaugh blocks with his arms.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh 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!#R3#
Jones throws a leg kick
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longabaugh thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that drops Jones like a sack of potatoes! Longabaugh dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, 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: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longabaugh.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the body
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longabaugh throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Canizares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares works on Longabaugh's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Canizares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longabaughs head.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Longabaugh.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Longabaugh as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Longabaugh has Canizares pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Longabaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it. #T3#
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Canizares presses Longabaugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Canizares.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh managing to block the knees to the body from Canizares.
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh 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#
Canizares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Canizares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Longabaugh misses with the combination.
Canizares throws a head kick that misses.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares drops his hands momentarily and Longabaugh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canizares throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canizares feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Canizares only half commits.
Nice shot by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Canizares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Canizares.
Longabaugh misses with a series of wild punches.
As Longabaugh backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longabaugh.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canizares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canizares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canizares with a nice calf kick.
Canizares wants to clinch but Longabaugh slips to the side
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canizares throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Canizares tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Longabaugh digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canizares misses with a straight right.
Canizares connects with a body shot.
Longabaugh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares scores with a shot to the body.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longabaugh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Longabaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canizares. Canizares obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Canizares tries to keep at a distance but Longabaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands. #T1#
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Longabaugh or not.
Canizares digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. #T2#
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares pushes Longabaugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Longabaugh controls the action.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Canizares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canizares's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh presses Canizares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hisashi momentarily.
Hisashi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hisashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch successfully.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hisashi.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
Hisashi looking to stall.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Hisashi. #T1#
Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Hisashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisashi controls his hands.
Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Hisashi looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Hisashi avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
Hisashi prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hisashi up against the cage.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Longabaugh.
Hisashi misses with some punches.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. #T3#
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh works on Hisashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisashi.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi is looking to control Longabaugh's arms but Longabaugh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hisashi has his back to the cage.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh works on Hisashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh.
Stalling in the clinch from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Hisashi is rocked!
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Hisashi blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hisashi.
Hisashi 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.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Hisashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longabaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisashi can do to turn this around?
Longabaugh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longabaugh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab from Longabaugh.
Hisashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longabaugh.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh dips to his left and cracks Hisashi with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi scores with a head kick.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Longabaugh.#T1#
Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hisashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hisashi looks to land a combination but Longabaugh avoids it well.
Longabaugh wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longabaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hisashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh cracks Hisashi with an open hand slap.#KD#
Longabaugh drops Hisashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hisashi looks back up at him and smiles so Longabaugh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hisashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longabaugh cracks Hisashi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hisashi falls to his knees and Longabaugh doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Canizares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canizares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canizares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Canizares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares keeps the fight on the outside.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
A jab from Longabaugh finds it's way through Canizares's defenses. #T1#
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch but Canizares is avoiding it.
Canizares is looking to counter with a body kick.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Longabaugh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canizares in his tracks.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Canizares dips to his left and cracks Longabaugh with an uppercut!
Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Canizares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canizares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canizares lands with a nice body kick.
Canizares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longabaugh's hands.
Canizares throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares lands with a good body shot.
Canizares scores with a three punch combo!
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Canizares.
Canizares throws a series of punches but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Longabaugh avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.#T3#
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Longabaugh lands the left hand.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longabaugh misses the body punch
and Canizares counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Canizares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longabaugh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh lands with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp one two that drops Canizares! Longabaugh thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Canizares to his feet! Canizares is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Canizares throws a hook but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Canizares circles away.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares slips a jab and a cross from Longabaugh.
Canizares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares throws a chopping leg kick but Longabaugh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Longabaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canizares doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Canizares avoids it with no problem.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
A jab from Longabaugh finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Longabaugh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Canizares throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares staying out of range there.#T1#
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Canizares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canizares feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longabaugh.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
Canizares motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Canizares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Longabaugh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Canizares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Canizares.
Canizares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Longabaugh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Canizares thows a body kick. Longabaugh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.
Longabaugh lands a jab-cross combination.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Longabaugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canizares throws a leg kick which misses Longabaugh's front leg but catches the back leg as Longabaugh tries to avoid it.
Canizares slips a straight right by Longabaugh.#T4#
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
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!
Canizares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Canizares counters with a big head kick but Longabaugh shrugs it off.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Longabaugh's ribs.
Canizares swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canizares.
Longabaugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Canizares throws a low kick, looking for Longabaugh's leg but Longabaugh calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canizares cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches with his opponent.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh digs a right hand underneath Canizares's ribcage. Canizares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at Longabaugh's knee but Longabaugh avoids it well.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canizares moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Longabaugh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canizares can pounce on him.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a body kick.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch.#T3#
Longabaugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Canizares presses Longabaugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canizares stuns Longabaugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares is looking to slow Longabaugh down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Nice straight punches there by Canizares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canizares.#T4#
A low kick from Canizares misses
and Longabaugh counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Longabaugh walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Canizares connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canizares!
Longabaugh works Canizares's body with a nice hook.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Our winner, Ezequiel Canizares, 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: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh moves in looking to clinch but Buddha pushes him off.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buddha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longabaugh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longabaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
Longabaugh scores 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!
Buddha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Longabaugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Buddha defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Longabaugh drops Buddha with a beautiful combination! Buddha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Longabaugh is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longabaugh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Longabaugh. Those never looked like landing.
As Longabaugh backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha lands with a cross. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longabaugh sprawls and moves away.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha clobbers Longabaugh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh blocks a head kick by Buddha.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Longabaugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Buddha doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Longabaugh connects with the punch.
Buddha cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longabaugh tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Longabaugh. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.#TD#
Buddha gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Buddha is trying to get an arm triangle but Longabaugh is defending well. #SUB#
Buddha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha'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#
Longabaugh connects with a looping right hand.
Longabaugh lands with a good body shot.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha. #CL2#
Longabaugh rushes Buddha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha is looking to control Longabaugh's arms but Longabaugh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buddha has his back to the cage.
Buddha is struggling to control the position.
Buddha blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Longabaugh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Buddha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Longabaugh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Longabaugh looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Buddha is trying to keep Longabaugh in close.
Longabaugh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buddha wants to control the position but Longabaugh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buddha is trying to control but can't.
Buddha tries to get to full guard but Longabaugh has control of the leg. #SUB#
Buddha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Longabaugh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Longabaugh!
Buddha is trying to control Longabaugh's posture but Longabaugh avoids it. #T3#
Buddha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longabaugh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buddha is refusing to be controlled, as Longabaugh sits in half guard.
Buddha trying to control from the bottom.
Longabaugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longabaugh is keen to just control but Buddha is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buddha tries to get to full guard but Longabaugh has control of the leg.
Buddha is refusing to be controlled, as Longabaugh sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longabaugh lands with an overhand left.
Longabaugh throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Longabaugh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buddha blocks a body shot from Longabaugh. #BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch.
Longabaugh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Longabaugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longabaugh thinking.
Buddha walks into a jab.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Buddha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Longabaugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh stalling in the clinch.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocks an elbow strike.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Longabaugh or not.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Longabaugh throws a shot to the body.
Buddha walks into a stiff left hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longabaugh misses with a double jab
and Buddha counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Longabaugh digs a good body shot into Buddha's ribs.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha is looking to counter punch.
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Longabaugh clobbers Buddha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh lands with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.#T4#
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Buddha.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a two punch combo.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Buddha
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Longabaugh lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longabaugh 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Greene slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Greene throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Longabaugh ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene lands a nice hook to Longabaugh's body. Longabaugh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Greene there.
Greene lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Longabaugh's defenses.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a few strikes there.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Greene.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Greene looks to land a combination but Longabaugh avoids it well.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Longabaugh off the cage and back into range.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Greene thuds his right hand into Longabaugh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene stuns Longabaugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene feints a jab promting Longabaugh to slip. Greene then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Longabaugh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Longabaugh throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Longabaugh moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longabaugh.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Longabaugh darts in and clinches Greene up against the cage.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene misses with some punches.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Longabaugh controls the action.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. #T4#
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene tries to break free but Longabaugh pushes him back against the cage.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene 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!
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greenes head.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Greene tries to work over Longabaugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greene blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Greene dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene moves forwards but Longabaugh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Longabaugh should have avoided that one.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene misses with a body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp right that sends Greene to the canvas! Longabaugh follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A victorious Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Longabaugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh misses with a two punch combination.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longabaugh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily. #T1#
Longabaugh slips a jab from Lee.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Longabaugh's head.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a series of punches but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Lee tenderised Longabaugh's leg. Longabaugh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Longabaugh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Longabaugh defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Longabaugh swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longabaugh.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee lands a front kick.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Lee lands the left hand.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Lee tries to bum rush Longabaugh with a series of wild strikes but Longabaugh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee lands with a hook. Longabaugh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a jab when Longabaugh was well out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Longabaugh checks the leg kick.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Lee misses.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Lee.
Longabaugh tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
As Longabaugh backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee lands a front kick.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longabaugh blocks a head kick by Lee.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longabaugh moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Longabaugh swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Longabaugh tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee thumps Longabaugh with a low kick.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee tries to clinch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee throws a head kick but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Longabaugh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lee punishes Longabaugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Longabaugh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the head.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Lee wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Longabaugh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Longabaugh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longabaugh misses with a series of wild punches.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Longabaugh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.#T4#
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Longabaugh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee tries to clinch but Longabaugh is having none of it.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longabaugh.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Longabaugh scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longabaugh.
Lee throws a leg kick but Longabaugh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Longabaugh. #T1#
Lee lands the left hand.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Longabaugh scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Longabaugh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Longabaugh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
No joy there for Longabaugh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longabaugh misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Longabaugh gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Lee prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Lee tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longabaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.

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 Jimmy Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.#CL#
Longabaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Longabaugh smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch.
Ward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Longabaugh's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward working away.
Longabaugh is trying to improve his position.
Ward working away.#T1#
Longabaugh is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Longabaugh is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Longabaugh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward wants to control but Longabaugh is keeping him busy.
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Longabaugh!
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longabaugh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Longabaugh holds on for dear life.
Longabaugh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Longabaugh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longabaugh is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longabaugh wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Longabaugh holds on to Ward around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Longabaugh is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward wants to control the pace but Longabaugh is squirming around nicely.
Longabaugh is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Longabaugh regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is taking a breather. Longabaugh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Longabaugh won't allow Ward to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ward wants to land a leg kick but Longabaugh is out of range.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Longabaugh blocks the low kick.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Longabaugh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Ward tries for a takedown but Longabaugh manages to get underhooks.
Ward blocking some punches.
Ward fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Longabaugh to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Ward blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longabaugh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Ward.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Longabaugh smiles and moves away.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward cracks Longabaugh with an open hand slap.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longabaugh connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Ward 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.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Longabaugh cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward tries a quick counter leg kick but Longabaugh is wise to it.#TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh is looking to escape.
Longabaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longabaugh wants to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Longabaugh defends it.
Longabaugh tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg. #T4#
Longabaugh is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longabaugh avoid being mounted?
Ward with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Longabaugh trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Longabaugh is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longabaugh. Longabaugh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.#TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Longabaugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Longabaugh is keeping the position.
Longabaugh has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Longabaugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longabaugh is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Longabaugh wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Longabaugh keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward thuds his right hand into Longabaugh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Longabaugh lands a jab.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Longabaugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Longabaugh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Longabaugh is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it. #T3#
Longabaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Longabaugh is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Longabaugh trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh continues to stall.
Longabaugh is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Longabaugh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Longabaugh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Longabaugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longabaugh 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh scores with a nice head shot.
Buddha misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Longabaugh rushes Buddha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch. #TD#
Buddha gets control of Longabaugh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buddha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Longabaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Longabaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longabaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longabaugh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh wants to stand but Buddha is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Longabaugh working a defensive guard here.
Longabaugh looking for a sweep. Not yet Longabaugh, not yet.
Buddha stops Longabaugh from standing up.
Buddha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Buddha postures up.
Buddha content to stall in guard here.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buddha lands a couple of digs.
Longabaugh wants to stand up but Buddha is controlling him.
Buddha is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Buddha throws a combination that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Longabaugh lands.
A punch combination from Longabaugh misses.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Longabaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Longabaugh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buddha - the referee stops the clock and Longabaugh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buddha. Longabaugh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh cracks Buddha with an open hand slap.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buddha circles away quickly and effectively.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Longabaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Longabaugh closes the distance but Buddha moves to the side
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh 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.
Buddha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Buddha shakes it off.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
Buddha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a jab to the body
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2##TD#
Longabaugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buddha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Longabaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buddha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha forces his way into half guard.
Longabaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longabaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Buddha seems content to control.#SUB#
Buddha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longabaugh regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Buddha lands a couple of elbows.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buddha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longabaugh 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.
Buddha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Longabaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh is striking off his back. Buddha thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Buddha passes to side control.
Longabaugh tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.#T4#
Longabaugh is still trying to improve position.
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Buddha 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.
Longabaugh is looking to regain half guard here but Buddha keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Buddha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longabaugh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buddha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Buddha misses
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha shoots and misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Longabaugh instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land. #T1#
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Buddha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Buddha is trying to control the position but Longabaugh postures up.
Longabaugh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Longabaugh from controlling successfully.
Longabaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Longabaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longabaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buddha is keeping the position for now.
Longabaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Buddha is standing up over Longabaugh. Longabaugh looks to escape but Buddha dives into side control.
Longabaugh dodges the ground and pound from Buddha.#T4#
Longabaugh tries to improve position but can't.
Buddha moves into full mount! #SUB#
Buddha has control of Longabaugh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Longabaugh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Buddha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha trying to control but Longabaugh is having none of it. #SUB#
Buddha quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Buddha but it's paid off an Longabaugh is forced to tap! Nice work by Buddha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Buddha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longabaugh lands with an overhand left.
Hearn throws a shot to the body.
Hearn dips to his left and cracks Longabaugh with an uppercut!
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hearn staying out of range there.
Hearn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearn throws a leg kick
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh checks a low kick from Hearn.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Hearn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that Hearn avoids nicely.
Hearn tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Hearn misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearn lands a two punch combo.
Hearn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearn keeps Longabaugh at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hearn.
Hearn scores with a punch to the head.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hearn with a body shot.
Hearn fakes the leg kick and cracks Longabaugh in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Longabaugh.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.#T2#
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearn is looking to wear down Longabaugh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hearn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longabaugh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hearn connects with a leg kick.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Hearn connects with a looping right hand.
Hearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hearn works Longabaugh's body with a nice hook.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn. #T3#
Hearn misses with a looping left.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Longabaugh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Hearn slips a jab and a cross from Longabaugh.
Hearn is looking to score with low kicks.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Hearn connects with a looping right hand.
Longabaugh 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.
Hearn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Longabaugh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hearn can pounce on him.
Hearn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Longabaugh if he has to take too many more of those.
Hearn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hearn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Longabaugh counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearn looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Hearn misses with a body shot.
Hearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hearn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hearn lands with a good body shot.
Hearn thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Longabaugh if he has to take too many more of those.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearn.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Hearn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hearn lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Longabaugh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hearn has got the better of the exchanges.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Hearn throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Hearn throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hearn with a body shot.
Hearn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hearn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Hearn.
Hearn misses with a looping left.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
Hearn throws a low kick, looking for Longabaugh's leg but Longabaugh calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn throws a head kick but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Hearn misses with a hook
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Hearn misses with a double jab. #T1#
Hearn feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Hearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Longabaugh blocks the leg kick.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearn throwing a counter right hand but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh scores with a three punch combo!
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hearn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Hearn throws a chopping leg kick but Longabaugh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hearn - that will leave a mark!
Longabaugh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearn throws a leg kick but Longabaugh moved away.
Hearn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hearn throws a low kick but Longabaugh avoids it.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body. Longabaugh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hearn throws a hook but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Hearn avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Hearn misses.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a left to the body.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hearn.#T3#
Hearn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hearn needs to keep his hands up - Longabaugh had a free shot at his head there.
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a two punch combination.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Hearn is predictable there
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hearn feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Hearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longabaugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearn.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Hearn.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Hearn misses the target.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Hearn counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Longabaugh throws a series of punches but Hearn moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Hearn - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearn lands with a straight right. Longabaugh didn't see that one coming.
Hearn cracks Longabaugh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Hearn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Hearn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn punishes Longabaugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Hearn throws a shot from downtown. Longabaugh moves away and avoids it.
Hearn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Hearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn punishes Longabaugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Hearn throws a wild body kick that Longabaugh sees coming a mile off.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hearn tries to bum rush Longabaugh with a series of wild strikes but Longabaugh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Hearn thuds his shin into the meat of Longabaugh's side.
Jab by Hearn.
Longabaugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearn throws out the jab.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Longabaugh moves out of range easily.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Hearn throws a body kick that misses
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hearn throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hearn.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Hearn lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Hearn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Hearn moved out of range.
Hearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longabaugh.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hearn slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
A shot to the body from Hearn misses
and Longabaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn is looking to slow Longabaugh down with leg kicks. #T3#
Hearn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Longabaugh. That did some damage!
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hearn throws a low kick, looking for Longabaugh's leg but Longabaugh calmly moves out of range.
Hearn throws a push kick but Longabaugh slaps the foot to one side.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hearn feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
A head kick misses from Hearn.
Hearn lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh dips to his left and cracks Hearn with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Hearn lands a really nice looking cross but Longabaugh seems unphased.
Longabaugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Hearn off the cage and back into range.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Hearn slips the punch.
Hearn is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn'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.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Hearn throws the kick towards the body but Longabaugh avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hearn misses its target.
Hearn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearn swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh checks a low kick from Hearn.
Hearn takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
Hearn throws a low kick, looking for Longabaugh's leg but Longabaugh calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearn throws a body kick that misses.
Hearn misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Longabaugh's head.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
Hearn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longabaugh takes a step back to recover.
Longabaugh checks a low kick from Hearn.
Hearn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longabaugh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Hearn thuds his shin into the meat of Longabaugh's side.
Hearn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearn throws a nice looking combination but Longabaugh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Hearn misses
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longabaugh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hearn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hearn throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Hearn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Hearn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hearn works Longabaugh's body with a nice hook.
Hearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Hearn misses.
Longabaugh avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Hearn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Longabaugh blocks a head kick by Hearn.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hearn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Hearn's ribcage but misses.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Longabaugh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hearn - the referee stops the clock and Longabaugh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hearn. Longabaugh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Hearn throws a push kick but Longabaugh slaps the foot to one side.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Hearn staying out of range there.
Hearn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.#T4#
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longabaugh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Longabaugh moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
Longabaugh avoids a kick to the body.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
As Longabaugh backs away, Hearn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Longabaugh takes one on the button.
A low kick from Hearn misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn lands a jab to the nose.
Hearn throws a body kick that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearn.
Longabaugh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hearn 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.
Longabaugh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hearn under the eye.
Hearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longabaugh scores with a nice head shot.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Hearn shakes it off.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hearn.
Hearn lands with a straight right. Longabaugh didn't see that one coming.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Hearn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hearn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Longabaugh eats them both and turns towards Hearn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearn throws out a loose jab but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn swinging wildly here.
Hearn takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longabaugh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longabaugh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Longabaugh's leg. Longabaugh is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Hearn throws a low kick, looking for Longabaugh's leg but Longabaugh calmly moves out of range.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Hearn avoids it with no problem.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Hearn.
A nice leg kick from Hearn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Longabaugh misses with a combination
and Hearn counters with a straight right hand.
Hearn swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn. #T3#
Longabaugh misses with a two punch combination.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearn swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hearn.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Hearn moved out of range nicely.
Hearn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Hearn moved out of range nicely.
Hearn defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Longabaugh avoids it.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.#T4#
Hearn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hearn ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
Longabaugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the leg kick from Hearn.
Longabaugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hearn throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hearn slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Hearn lands a front kick.
Longabaugh takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Hearn finds it's target.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hearn.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Thomas Hearn 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: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Longabaugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith cracks Longabaugh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Longabaugh's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longabaugh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longabaugh takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Smith forces Longabaugh back against the cage and clinches.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Longabaugh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocking some punches.
Longabaugh blocks the elbow strike.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has been cut.#BC#
Longabaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Longabaugh shrugs off.
Smith gets through Longabaugh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to work over Longabaugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longabaugh avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Longabaugh.
Smith looks winded!#T2#
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longabaugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longabaugh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses its target.#T3#
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longabaugh needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Longabaugh's front leg but catches the back leg as Longabaugh tries to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Longabaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses the jab.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Longabaugh against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Good body shot from Smith.
Longabaugh gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
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 Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Longabaugh cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Longabaugh didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a hook but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Smith.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch but Longabaugh is having none of it. #CL2#
Smith has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Smith is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Longabaugh is looking to counter punch.
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#T2#
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith moves to clinch but Longabaugh breaks away
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Longabaugh's body. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T3#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Longabaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Longabaugh circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longabaugh's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Longabaugh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Longabaugh throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Longabaugh avoids it this time.
Smith avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. #T1#
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longabaugh cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longabaugh stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith wants to clinch.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Longabaugh. That snapped Smith's head back.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Longabaugh controls the action.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Longabaugh dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Longabaugh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Longabaugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longabaugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longabaugh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longabaugh, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Capac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Capac avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac feinted with a counter takedown.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capac.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longabaugh sprawls and moves away.
Capac ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Capac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capac.
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
Capac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot.
Capac slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Capac. #T1#
Longabaugh tests Capac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that Capac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Capac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Capac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches up with Capac and pushes him back against the cage.
Capac tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
Capac is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Longabaugh.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh blocking some punches. #T2#
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Capac throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Capac struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Capac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capac's gas tank.
Longabaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Longabaugh throws a big uppercut that drops Capac! More strikes from Longabaugh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Capac lies dazed against the cage as Longabaugh celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, 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: WFC New York 4
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Rauta slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Rauta moves away and avoids it.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Longabaugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Rauta's shoulder, as Rauta tries to avoid the shot.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Rauta.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.#T1#
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Longabaugh defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Rauta.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rauta defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rauta lands with an overhand left.
Rauta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Longabaugh is rocked!
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
Rauta slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.
Longabaugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rauta gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Longabaugh is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Nyrkki Rauta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.#TD#
Longabaugh tries to sprawl but Hardy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Longabaugh to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longabaugh is keeping the position for now.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Longabaugh can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Longabaugh wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Longabaugh is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Longabaugh to the mat! Longabaugh manages to get full guard.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Longabaugh being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy trying to control but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy cracks Longabaugh with a solid left hand.
Hardy distracts Longabaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longabaugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy postures up in Longabaugh's guard and throws a big left but Longabaugh blocks it.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Longabaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longabaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy advances position into side control!
Hardy working the strikes but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardy trying to control the action but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Longabaugh scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longabaugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Longabaugh's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longabaugh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Longabaugh blocks nicely. #T1#
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Longabaugh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Longabaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Longabaugh blocks nicely.
Hardy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh 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.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Longabaugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Longabaugh but Longabaugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh takes one to the chin there.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Longabaugh swivels and escapes.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy cracks Longabaugh with an open hand slap.
Longabaugh lands a lovely overhand right.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Hardy.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.#ROC#Longabaugh is rocked!
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longabaugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy blocks a jab.#KD#
Longabaugh ducks straight into an uppercut from Hardy and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Longabaugh manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Longabaugh is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Longabaugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Longabaugh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a hook #TD#
and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep.
Hardy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Hardy trying to control the action but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Longabaugh is trying to get back to half guard.
Longabaugh stops Hardy from passing to mount.
Longabaugh is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy moves into full mount!
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Longabaugh taking shots to the head.
Hardy looking to control but Longabaugh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Longabaugh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy looking to control but Longabaugh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Hardy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hardy breaks from Longabaugh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Longabaugh tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Hardy breaks from Longabaugh's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Hardy unloading with bombs!
Hardy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Longabaugh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Longabaugh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hardy working for a submission but Longabaugh is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hardy lands a big shot to the head and Longabaugh winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nero Hardy!
After the fight, Nero Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Newsome shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome blocks a jab.
Newsome takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newsome.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newsome on the side of the head.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Newsome works over Longabaugh's head and body with a nice combination.
Newsome tries to clinch up.
A jab from Longabaugh misses. #T1#
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a right hand to the body.
Newsome scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
A jab from Newsome does it's job there.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newsome slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Newsome closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Newsome is working Longabaugh over against the cage.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Longabaugh. #BC#
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Newsome.
Longabaugh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
and Longabaugh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Newsome! He's just covering up as Longabaugh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Longabaugh's head back.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Longabaugh as Rivers shoots in.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Rivers. #BC2#
Longabaugh breaks from the clinch.
Rivers scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Rivers lands a jab to Longabaugh's midsection.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.#T1#
Longabaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Longabaugh sprawls well.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers throws a chopping leg kick but Longabaugh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers misses the jab.#CL#
Rivers pushes Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivers.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longabaugh is keeping busy.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Longabaugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longabaugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Longabaugh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Longabaugh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rivers sprawling to the canvas! Rivers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Longabaugh finish him?! #CL#
Rivers moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown but Longabaugh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Rivers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Longabaugh regains half guard, as Rivers was trying to land strikes.
Rivers missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rivers seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Longabaugh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RISE 147
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Longabaugh's belly button to the back.
Dragneel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longabaugh avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longabaugh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Longabaugh ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Dragneel.#T1#
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A victorious Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chomofsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense.
Chomofsky lands a body shot. #TD#
Chomofsky feints and as Longabaugh raises his hands in defense, Chomofsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Longabaugh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chomofsky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Longabaugh's guard. #SUB#
Chomofsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Longabaugh is not content to let Chomofsky control the position.
Chomofsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longabaugh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Longabaugh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chomofsky lands with some strikes.
Longabaugh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chomofsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chomofsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chomofsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Chomofsky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chomofsky fails to move to back control. #T2#
Chomofsky controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Chomofsky wants to finish this one by submission but Longabaugh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chomofsky.
Longabaugh is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Chomofsky wants to finish this one by submission but Longabaugh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chomofsky. #T3##SUB#
Chomofsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chomofsky working for a guillotine from mount but Longabaugh is in no mood to give up.
Longabaugh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chomofsky.
Chomofsky controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Longabaugh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Longabaugh! #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Longabaugh defends well.
Longabaugh wants to stand but Chomofsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Longabaugh wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Chomofsky's closed guard. He's half up but Chomofsky has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Chomofsky pivots and extends the arm, Longabaugh falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Chomofsky! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Kamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamara lands with a cross. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Longabaugh blocks the low kick.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamara motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Kamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Longabaugh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Longabaugh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Longabaugh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamara. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Kamara throws a lazy head kick
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Longabaugh moved away.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Kamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamara throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Kamara only half commits.
Kamara misses with a body shot
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Longabaugh moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamara cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kamara tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Kamara throws a right hand that Longabaugh ducks under and follows up with a left that Longabaugh also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Kamara.
A jab from Kamara finds it's way through Longabaugh's defenses. #T2#
Kamara connects with a leg kick.
Kamara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longabaugh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Kamara avoids it with no problem.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Kamara thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara cracks Longabaugh with an open hand slap.
Kamara misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kamara is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Longabaugh's belly button to the back.
Kamara looks to throw a body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Kamara.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara throws a lazy body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Tagnarach Kamara's cut is getting worse.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamara misses with the combination.
Kamara lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Longabaugh on the side of the head.
Kamara throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Kamara scores with a jab to the head.
Kamara connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
Longabaugh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Longabaugh moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamara motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Kamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Kamara avoids it with no problem.
Kamara cracks Longabaugh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamara drops Longabaugh with a naaaaasty hook - Longabaugh is in real trouble here! Kamara dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Aspect slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Longabaugh shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh. #BC2#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Aspect.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Aspect misses
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect scores with a jab. Longabaugh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aspect throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect lands a jab.
Aspect misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aspect darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Aspect connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longabaugh. Longabaugh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aspect lands a nice shot that snaps Longabaugh's head back.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
Aspect misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aspect takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Aspect is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longabaugh.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aspect misses with a lunging right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Aspect throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Longabaugh counters with a nice right hand that sends Aspect toppling to the canvas! Aspect scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Longabaugh finish him?!#ROC2#Aspect is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alain Aspect has been cut.
Aspect missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Aspect is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aspect misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Garotinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Garotinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Garotinho avoids the punch easily.
Garotinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Garotinho saw that one coming.
Garotinho feinted with a counter takedown.#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.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Garotinho has been cut.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garotinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longabaugh as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Garotinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garotinho misses with a takedown
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garotinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garotinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Garotinho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garotinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longabaugh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garotinho somewhat.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Garotinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garotinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longabaugh as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garotinho tries to counter with a takedown but Longabaugh is quick to defend against it.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Longabaugh misses. #TD#
Garotinho looking to score a takedown here. Longabaugh is defending well but Garotinho drives through and ends up in Longabaugh's guard.
Garotinho throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Garotinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garotinho throwing strikes but missing.
Longabaugh wants to sweep but no luck.
Garotinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garotinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garotinho throwing strikes but missing.
Garotinho landing with the ground and pound.
Longabaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garotinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garotinho throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garotinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garotinho distracts Longabaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Garotinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Garotinho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Garotinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Longabaugh finds it's way through Garotinho's defenses.
Garotinho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Longabaugh lands a big uppercut and Garotinho crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garotinho looks OK. Longabaugh waves Garotinho back to his feet!
Garotinho staying out of range there.#T1#
Garotinho fails to land the takedown.
Longabaugh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Garotinho right on the button. Garotinho goes down! Longabaugh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Longabaugh gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A very excited looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Felipe Garotinho stepped up to the mic, saying 'You never want to lose. Nobody does. I'm sorry to my fans who were hoping to see me sleep him. I'll be back.'.

Event: RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Jiet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jiet loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Jiet punishes Longabaugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Longabaugh swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiet.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Jiet's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jiet has managed to clinch.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Jiet blocks it. #T1#
Jiet lands a hook that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Jiet.
Jiet throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
Jiet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Longabaugh.
A shot in the inside from Jiet.
Jiet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Jiet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Jiet.
Jiet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiet controls his hands.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Longabaugh breaks from the clinch.
Jiet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Longabaugh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiet darts in trying to clinch
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Beanin Jiet has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiet misses with a body punch
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jiet.
Nice uppercut there from Jiet.
Jiet is looking to clinch.
Jiet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Jiet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiet is looking to wear down Longabaugh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Jiet closes the distance and clinches.
Jiet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jiet.
Longabaugh works on Jiet's body with a couple of short punches.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Jiet's head.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Jiet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiet has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Jiet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiet has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Jiet.
Jiet blocking some punches.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jiet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiet throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longabaugh swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiet.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Jiet misses
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiet tries to clinch up
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beanin Jiet's cut.
That's time! Jiet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Jiet forces Longabaugh back against the cage and clinches.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiet working aggressively here.
Jiet missing with knees to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Jiet blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Jiet missing with knees to the body.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jiet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh tries to work over Jiet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Longabaugh manages to break the clinch.
Jiet throws a sloppy head kick
and Longabaugh counters with a left to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Longabaugh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Jiet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a left to the body.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Jiet.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jiet looks to clinch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiet misses with a lunging right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiet misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jiet! Longabaugh lets Jiet back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Jiet is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Jiet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jiet misses with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a right hand from hell and Jiet is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brillo is defended easily by Longabaugh.#CL2#
Brillo has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Brillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Longabaugh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brillo struggling to land strikes to the head as Longabaugh covers up.
Can Longabaugh hold on?! Brillo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Longabaugh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brillo.
Longabaugh manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Longabaugh.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longabaugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo is in close to Longabaugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longabaugh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longabaugh tries to get out of the position.
Brillo throwing strikes but missing.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longabaugh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo trying to control but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo distracts Longabaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longabaugh thuds his right hand into Brillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brillo looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh lands a nice hook to Brillo's body. Brillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longabaugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Brillo moves out of range.
Longabaugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Brillo off the cage and back into range.#T3##TD2#
Brillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longabaugh's head.
Brillo with the ground and pound but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully.
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo. #T4#
Longabaugh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Longabaugh wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Brillo postures up in Longabaugh's guard and throws a big left but Longabaugh blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amarillo Brillo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Longabaugh lands a glancing blow to the side of Brillo's head.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Brillo slips the punch.
Brillo feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Longabaugh, which made it look bad.
Brillo tries to move into range but Longabaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses its target.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the head.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Brillo blocks it.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Brillo avoids it easily.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brillo.
Brillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Longabaugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brillo throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Brillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Brillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.#CL#
Longabaugh rushes Brillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Longabaugh.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longabaugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh. #T2#
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Brillo is rocked!
A short right from Longabaugh.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Longabaugh lands a big right hand that drops Brillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Longabaugh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Longabaugh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, 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: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn jabs at Longabaugh's body.
No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longabaugh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches up against the cage.
Ahearn jumps guard but Longabaugh stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Ahearn is trying to break free.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Longabaugh tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh won't allow it.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh. #T1#
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh is leaning against Ahearn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahearn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Longabaugh walks away with a smile on his face. Ahearn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Longabaugh has closed the distance and engaged Ahearn in a clinch.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Longabaugh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Ahearn. #T2#
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Longabaugh is working Ahearn over against the cage.
Longabaugh is leaning against Ahearn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahearn or not.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longabaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!#T3#
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Longabaugh manages to break the clinch.
BAM! Longabaugh delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ahearn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto cracks Longabaugh with a good jab.
Inhanamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Inhanamoto wants to slow Longabaugh down by chopping away at his legs.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh lunges at Inhanamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inhanamoto's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.#T1#
Inhanamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longabaugh misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto tried to score with a low kick but Longabaugh checks it.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh. #T2#
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longabaugh thinking.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Nice straight punches there by Inhanamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inhanamoto.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto stuns Longabaugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inhanamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inhanamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Inhanamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##CL2#
Longabaugh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Longabaugh has double underhooks.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto is trying to break free.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Inhanamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
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!
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but Longabaugh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Inhanamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longabaugh's head backwards.
Longabaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
Inhanamoto throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Inhanamoto only half commits.
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 Desu Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Inhanamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Longabaugh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longabaugh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh sizes up Inhanamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Longabaugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Inhanamoto breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto. #T1#
Longabaugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches. #BC#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Inhanamoto only half commits.
Inhanamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto tried to counter with a leg kick but Longabaugh avoided it.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh catches Inhanamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inhanamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches up with Inhanamoto and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land. #BC#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Longabaugh connects with the punch.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Longabaugh connects with a jab.#CUT2#Desu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Longabaugh has closed the distance and engaged Inhanamoto in a clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Inhanamoto is trying to push Longabaugh away but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inhanamoto tries to stall but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Inhanamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Longabaugh has double underhooks.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to chop away at Longabaugh's legs.
Longabaugh jabs at Inhanamoto's body.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a lovely overhand right.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Longabaugh drops Inhanamoto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Longabaugh follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A relieved looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh 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: Commonwealth FF 4
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Longabaugh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Longabaugh punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Longabaugh cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Longabaugh finish him? #ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Willy Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.#KD#
Longabaugh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Longabaugh finish him?!
Longabaugh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Longabaugh stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A very excited looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Outlaw Test 1
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Four throws a head kick that misses.
Four misses with a low kick.
Four pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Five drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Four defends it well.
Four misses with a series of wild punches.
Five checks a leg kick.
Four misses with a few strikes there.
Five fails to land with a series of punches.
Five tries a head kick but it misses.
Five misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five throws a low kick, looking for Four's leg but Four calmly moves out of range.
Five walks into a stiff left hand from Four.
A telegraphed right hand from Five misses the target.
Four tries to counter by clinching up but Five breaks away and moves out of range.
Five bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Five shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Four closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Four has Five pressed against the cage, preventing Five from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Four is trying to drag Five to the mat but Five just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Four turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Four manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Four looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Five can't do much from the bottom here.
Five trying to remain calm as Four controls from the top position.
Five is trying to control Four's posture but Four avoids it. #T2#
Five tries to improve position but can't.
Five is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Five is looking to improve his position.
Four wants to stand up but Five has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Five wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Four wants to take a breather but Five is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Four showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Four 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9

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

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