Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Bashir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashir lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunson throws a series of strikes that have Bashir backpedaling.
Brunson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bashir trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bashir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bashir looking for submissions off his back.
Brunson prevents Bashir from improving his position.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashir wants to control but Brunson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Bashir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brunson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bashir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brunson has managed to get both his arms back between Bashir's legs - danger averted.
Brunson postures up in Bashir's guard and throws a big left but Bashir blocks it.
Bashir looking for a sweep. Not yet Bashir, not yet.
Brunson postures up.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson distracts Bashir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashir is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Bashir trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Bashir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bashir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Bashir is having none of it.
Brunson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brunson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Brunson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bashir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Brunson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bashir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brunson is tightening it up a little... Bashir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bashir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bashir taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brunson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blonde Brunson!
During a confident post fight interview, Blonde Brunson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Bashir drops Sang Hun with a nice combination! Bashir dives into Sang Hun's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Sang Hun is rocked!
Bashir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Sang Hun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bashir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sang Hun seems to have got his legs back now.
Sang Hun seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sang Hun is pulling down on Bashir's head to control his posture.
Sang Hun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sang Hun pulls Bashir in to control the position.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Sang Hun keeps moving.
Sang Hun is trying to control the position but Bashir postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sang Hun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bashir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sang Hun is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sang Hun lands a jab to the head.
Julian Bashir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Sang Hun moves away and avoids it.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Bashir throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Sang Hun tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sang Hun being controlled here, momentarily.
Bashir is continuing to stall.#T2#
Bashir won't allow Sang Hun to get back to his feet.
Bashir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sang Hun looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang Hun, not yet.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bashir controlling from the top position.
Sang Hun is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashir misses with a double jab
and Bashir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bashir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sang Hun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bashir scrambles back to his feet.
Bashir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bashir moves out of range as Sang Hun strikes.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sang Hun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bashir.
Bashir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Bashir jabs at Sang Hun's body.
Sang Hun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sang Hun throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashir! But no joy.
Sang Hun misses with a left hand
enabling Bashir to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashir connects with a body shot that sends Sang Hun's belly button to the back.
Sang Hun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bashir to score with a decent uppercut.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sang Hun throws out the jab. #T4#
Sang Hun missing with a left hand there. Bashir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashir misses with a body shot
and Sang Hun counters with a nice body shot.
Sang Hun defending well as Bashir loads up on a big left hand.
Bashir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sang Hun at a distance.
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bashir.
Sang Hun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sang Hun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sang Hun.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Sang Hun avoids it easily.
Sang Hun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sang Hun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sang Hun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bashir steps in with a hook that catches Sang Hun right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bashir follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sang Hun looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Our winner, Julian Bashir, 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: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Bashir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dew.#TD2#
Dew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bashir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bashir can't do much from the bottom here.
Bashir tries to buck Dew off but Dew is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dew is trying to get an arm triangle but Bashir is defending well.
Bashir can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is looking to take a break and control but Bashir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashir can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dew working the head and body with strikes.
Bashir is trying to control Dew's posture but Dew avoids it.
Dew scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dew is working Bashir over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bashir tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bashir is trying to control Dew's posture but Dew avoids it.
Dew lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Dew working the ground and pound.
Bashir is not content to let Dew control the position.
Bashir is trying to control Dew's posture but Dew avoids it.
Dew scoring with punches from side control.
Dew wants to control but Bashir is keeping him busy.
Dew throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dew working the body and head with strikes.
Bashir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dew lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Bashir is controlling Dew's trapped leg to prevent Dew from advancing to side control.
Dew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bashir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dew is working away from the top position though.
Dew throwing shots but Bashir is blocking nicely.
Dew throwing shots but Bashir is blocking nicely.
Bashir is looking for a sweep. Dew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew wants to take a breather but Bashir is having none of it.
Dew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashir's head. #T4##SUB2#
Dew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bashir sees it coming and defends easily.
Bashir wants to improve his position but Dew is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dew is working for a submission of some sort.
Bashir trying to hold on to Dew's head to control him but Dew postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bashir is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bashir avoid being mounted?
Bashir is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Dew dominated that round.
That's time! Bashir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dew fails to land the takedown.
Bashir misses with a straight left.
Bashir throws the left hand but Dew avoids the punch easily.
Bashir leaves Dew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bashir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dew.
It looked like Bashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Julian Bashir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Dew.#TD2#
Dew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bashir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dew's back!
Kent Dew has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Dew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bashir lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dew's head.
Dew manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bashir's guard. Nice work there by Dew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir has momentary wrist control but Dew slips an elbow through the middle.
Dew stays in close to Bashir's body and controls the position.
Dew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bashir managing to control the position.
Dew wants to control from the top but Bashir keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bashir trying to control the position.
Bashir keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully. #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.
Bashir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dew stopping the sweep attempt from Bashir.#SUB#
Bashir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bashir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dew distracts Bashir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dew with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bashir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Dew stands up over Bashir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dew is in close to Bashir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bashir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dew wants to control from the top but Bashir keeps moving.
Dew scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Dew wants to control from the top but Bashir keeps moving.
Dew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dew with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bashir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bashir wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashir is trying to control the position but Dew postures up.
Dew wants to control from the top but Bashir keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bashir's head.
Dew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Dew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dew closes the distance and clinches up with Bashir, looking for a takedown. Dew pushes Bashir against the cage but Bashir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bashir pinned against the cage. Bashir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bashir stuns Dew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bashir missing with a left hand there. Dew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Dew feints and as Bashir raises his hands in defense, Dew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bashir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dew is aware though and is defending well.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is fighting to break Bashir's control of his arms but Bashir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashir has wrist control.#SUB#
Bashir has his foot on Dew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dew works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bashir is looking for a triangle but Dew pushes his legs off easily.
Dew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dew wants to control from the top but Bashir keeps moving.
Bashir throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bashir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dew shoots in but Bashir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Julian Bashir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Dew.
Bashir stuffs the takedown attempt from Dew. Dew gets slowly back to his feet.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Dew closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bashir's guard.
Dew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bashir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dew distracts Bashir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashir trying to control the position.
Dew throws a big right hand that misses.
Dew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashir can't keep his opponent in guard - Dew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bashir is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Dew trying to control the pace.
Bashir wants to control but Dew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bashir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bashir is looking for a sweep. Dew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bashir actively working from the bottom here.
Dew working Bashir over with strikes.
Dew blocks the strikes from Bashir.
Dew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Dew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bashir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dew is taking a breather. Bashir 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.
Dew working the head and body with strikes.
Dew looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bashir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bashir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dew's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew trying to control the position but Bashir manages to sink in the hooks.
Bashir scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Dew!

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Cruz takes one on the button.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though.
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Bashir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bashir avoids it.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Bashir.
Bashir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!#KD#
Cruz lands a left and a right that send Bashir crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bashir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Bashir swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range. #T1#
Bashir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Cruz counters with a nice right hand that sends Bashir toppling to the canvas! Bashir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz finish him?!#ROC#Bashir is rocked!
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashir is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Bashir 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.
Bashir throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bashir seems to have recovered his senses.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bashir just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Cruz counters with a nice right hand that sends Bashir toppling to the canvas! Bashir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz finish him?!
Bashir throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Bashir out cold! What a finish! Cruz is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Bashir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bashir throws a hook but Nomura avoids it easily.
Bashir throws a shot to the body.
Nomura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nomura takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Nomura.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir takes a swing at Nomura's ribcage but misses.
Bashir tests Nomura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bashir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Bashir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir. #T1#
Nomura is pulling down on Bashir's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashir, at least for the moment.
Bashir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir is looking to work some ground and pound but Nomura has wrist control.
Nomura is adopting a defensive guard.
Bashir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bashir trying to control but Nomura is working from the bottom.
Nomura is pulling down on Bashir's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashir scores with a hook.
Nomura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bashir misses with a lunging right hand
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bashir! Nomura is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
During a confident post fight interview, Julian Bashir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tadahiro Nomura spoke after the fight, saying 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.

Event: HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Bashir moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
and Bashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong lands an overhand right.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Bashir.
Dong tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir feints a jab promting Dong to slip. Bashir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Dong tests Bashir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bashir looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Bashir tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bashir misses with a wild combination.
Bashir thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong pushes Bashir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bashir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong tries a body shot but Bashir blocks it.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bashir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bashir lands with an uppercut that bounces Dong off the cage and back into range.
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bashir is defended easily by Dong.#T2#
Dong throws a series of punches but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Bashir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wang Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bashir throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Bashir just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong lands a head shot.#T3#
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Bashir moves out of range easily.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Bashir throws a right and a left that Dong avoids nicely.
Bashir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Dong is rocked!
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashir.
Dong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Bashir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashir scores with a body shot.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bashir lands with an overhand left.
Dong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bashir finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bashir.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong. #T4#
The fighters circling - Bashir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Dong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bashir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dong working away.#SUB2#
Dong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bashir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bashir tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong landing a few strikes.
Bashir is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Bashir misses with a straight right.
Bashir misses with a straight left.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Bashir steps away.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong unleashes a big counter combination but Bashir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dong slips under a jab.
Bashir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Bashir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Dong clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bashir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bashir misses the jab.#CL2#
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Bashir.
Bashir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Dong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Bashir. #T1##BC#
Bashir breaks the clinch.
Julian Bashir is winning the standup battle so far.
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Bashir lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir throwing a counter right hand but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Bashir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bashir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Dong misses.
Dong slips under a jab from Bashir.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bashir circles away.
Bashir misses with an uppercut.
Dong tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bashir feints and as Dong raises his hands in defense, Bashir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Bashir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bashir misses with a body punch
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bashir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong momentarily.
Bashir swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Bashir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong finds it's way round the side to connect with Bashir's head.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Bashir.
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dong sprawls and moves away.
Dong is looking to clinch but Bashir is avoiding it.
Bashir swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Bashir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bashir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bashir.
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!
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bashir with a body shot.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.#CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Dong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bashir misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Dong
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
Dong misses with a straight right.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bashir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bashir throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
The crowd cheers as Bashir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dong doesn't seem phased though.
Dong tries a low kick but Bashir avoids it.
Bashir throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong tries to bum rush Bashir with a series of wild strikes but Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dong scores with a nice body kick.
Dong misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir throwing shots but Dong is blocking nicely.
Bashir controlling the pace.
Dong has hold of Bashir's hands but Bashir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashir is working away from the top position though.
Bashir is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Bashir is really struggling to control Dong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dong 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.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bashir lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashir prevents Dong from improving his position.
Wang Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Ground and pound from Bashir.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Bashir has control of the leg.
Bashir is controlling the pace.
Dong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bashir is trying to control. Dong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bashir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dong manages to get to full guard.
Julian Bashir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Dong misses #TD#
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dong! #T4#
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bashir.
Bashir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bashir, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Bashir!
A very excited looking Julian Bashir 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: HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bashir tries to sprawl out of it but Brunson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bashir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunson has a takedown stuffed.
Bashir feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brunson has closed the distance and engaged Bashir in a clinch.
Brunson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Julian Bashir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blonde Brunson.
Bashir tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.
Bashir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bashir stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
Brunson has Bashir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bashir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bashir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bashir but Bashir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brunson dives in and grabs Bashir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bashir pushes down on Brunson's head and hops out.#T1#
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Bashir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bashir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Brunson is rocked!
Bashir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson is still in real trouble! Can Bashir finish him?#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bashir is in close to Brunson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bashir is working Brunson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bashir is working Brunson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bashir scoring with some ground and pound.
Bashir won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Bashir cracks Brunson with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Brunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bashir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brunson's guard. #T2#
Bashir working the head and body with strikes.
Bashir controlling the pace.
Brunson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brunson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bashir escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bashir!
Bashir wants to control but Brunson is keeping him busy.
Bashir happy to just control the position for now.
Bashir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bashir working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Bashir controlling the position from side mount.
Bashir cracks Brunson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bashir is chipping away with strikes.
Brunson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bashir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brunson!
Brunson wants to control but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir working the ground and pound effectively.
Brunson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brunson is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bashir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bashir looking to finish Brunson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brunson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Bashir.
Brunson is looking to improve his position but Bashir isn't that keen on the idea.
Bashir postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Brunson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bashir around the waist but Bashir pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bashir is the winner by TKO! Bashir jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
A relieved looking Julian Bashir 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: HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Omar Brown has been cut.
Bashir walks into a left hand.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bashir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashir takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Bashir drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown misses the jab.#T1#
Brown throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Bashir cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bashir 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.
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bashir raining down shots from the mount!
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bashir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Bashir unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashir landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Bashir with good strikes from the mount here!
Bashir lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Bashir connects with a bit shot that sees Brown covering up! More strikes from Bashir and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bashir is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
A victorious Julian Bashir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Bashir closes the distance and clinches up with Farman, looking for a takedown. Bashir pushes Farman against the cage but Farman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bashir lands a jab.
Bashir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bashir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Farman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farman's waist but Farman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farman sprawls and moves away.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Bashir works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bashir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bashir.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bashir throws a jab when Farman was well out of range.
Farman scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Farman drops his hands momentarily and Bashir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Farman misses with a body shot #TD#
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farman is trying to control the position but Bashir postures up.
Farman controlling Bashir's posture.
Bashir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bashir is pushing down on Farman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bashir has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Bashir is keen to just control but Farman is a slippery customer.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Farman dodges it nicely.
Bashir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working.
Bashir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farman defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir trying to control the action but Farman is working from the bottom.
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bashir throwing shots but Farman is blocking nicely.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Bashir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Farman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Bashir working the head and body with strikes.
Farman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bashir wants to control but Farman is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashir.
Farman wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
That's time! Bashir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bashir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Julian Bashir is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Farman misses.
Bashir slips a straight right by Farman.
Farman misses with a few strikes there.
Farman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Bashir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farman on the side of the head.#T1#
Bashir wants to clinch.
Bashir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farman misses the jab.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Farman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashir under the eye.
Bashir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farman can do to turn this around?#T2#
Farman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashir.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farman! But no joy.
Farman lands with a straight right. Bashir didn't see that one coming.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Farman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bashir in his tracks.
A jab from Farman finds it's way through Bashir's defenses. #T3#
Bashir throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman throws a good cross that connects.
Bashir lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Farman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Bashir moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Bashir throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
A nice side step and Farman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bashir ducks right into an uppercut from Farman.
Bashir shoots in and drives through. Farman sprawls well.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Bashir's shoulder, as Bashir tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bashir misses with a hook to the body
and Farman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bashir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farman swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir misses the body punch
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir tries to move into range but Farman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bashir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Farman throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Bashir misses the body punch
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Farman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Farman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though.
Bashir throws a poor cross that misses
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farman.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A cross from Farman lands.
Bashir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farman throws a good cross that connects.
Bashir misses with a hook
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Farman misses with a body shot.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bashir throws a shot to the body.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir misses with a left hand
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Farman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bashir doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Bashir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Bashir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir throws an elbow but Farman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bashir scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bashir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bashir misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Farman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bashir.
Bashir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zafir Farman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 76: Cruz vs Bashir
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Bashir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bashir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bashir somewhat.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Bashir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bashir moves out of range easily.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bashir shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Bashir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.#CL2#
Bashir clinches.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bashir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cruz leaves Bashir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bashir wants to clinch.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Bashir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Bashir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz cracks Bashir with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
No luck for Bashir with that takedown attempt.
Bashir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bashir blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bashir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Bashir ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Bashir's legs. #T1#
Bashir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Bashir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz misses the jab.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Bashir misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Bashir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bashir can do to turn this around?
Bashir misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bashir. #BC2#
Bashir breaks from the clinch.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Bashir avoids it.
Bashir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Bashir fails to land the takedown.
Bashir with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Bashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bashir.
Bashir shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bashir fails with the takedown#KD#
and Cruz counters with a head kick that drops Bashir to the mat! Bashir scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Bashir is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Bashir checks it.
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
Bashir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Cruz counters with a nice right hand that sends Bashir toppling to the canvas! Bashir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz finish him?!
Bashir is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Bashir has a takedown stuffed.
Bashir seems to have recovered his senses.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bashir tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bashir slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashir.#CL2#
Bashir has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Cruz misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Bashir moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bashir's ribs.#T3#
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz lands a high kick!
Danny Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashir gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bashir shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#T4#
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Bashir's shoulder, as Bashir tries to avoid the shot.
Bashir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Bashir just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Bashir manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a jab.
Bashir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.#T1#
Bashir misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a body kick that stops Bashir in his tracks momentarily.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz throws a push kick but Bashir slaps the foot to one side.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Bashir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruz.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashir.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Bashir with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Bashir moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Bashir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bashir. Bashir gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Bashir checks a low kick from Cruz.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
Bashir shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Bashir's front leg but catches the back leg as Bashir tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz had his way with Julian Bashir in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bashir checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Bashir looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bashir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bashir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from Cruz misses.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bashir tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz throws a push kick but Bashir slaps the foot to one side.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashir.
As Bashir looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Bashir just gets out of the way.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashir under the eye.#T3#
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Bashir stumbling back into the cage.
Bashir avoids a kick to the body.
Danny Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashir's sensitive parts.
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cruz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bashir out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice cross by Bashir.
Ro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bashir defends it nicely.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Ro misses.
Ro shoots in but Bashir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Julian Bashir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Putte Ro.
Ro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bashir lands a right hook to the body.
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Ro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Ro lands a nice looking body shot.
Bashir misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashir. Ro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ro feints the counter takedown.
Bashir misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ro feints and as Bashir raises his hands in defense, Ro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bashir is adopting a defensive guard.
Bashir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir working some strikes from top position.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Ro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ro, not yet.
Ro pulls Bashir in close to prevent any damage.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bashir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bashir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bashir throws a big right hand that misses.
Ro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bashir lands a couple of digs.
Ro is trying to keep Bashir in close. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ro working for a triangle but Bashir defends it easily.
Bashir cracks Ro with a solid left hand.
Bashir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bashir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bashir has managed to get both his arms back between Ro's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
Bashir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bashir defends well and Ro ends up having to push Bashir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
Bashir jabs at Ro's body.
Ro tries to clinch up but Bashir circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ro.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Ro moves into the clinch.
Bashir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ro has Bashir pressed against the cage, preventing Bashir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bashir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Julian Bashir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Putte Ro.#TD#
Bashir has Ro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bashir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ro tumbling to the mat - Bashir dives into Ro's guard.
Bashir forces his way into half guard.
Bashir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ro's head.
Ro has hold of Bashir's hands but Bashir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ro trying to control but Bashir postures up.
Ro is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bashir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ro trying to control from the bottom.
Ro 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.
Bashir trying to control from half guard but Ro is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ro wants to control but Bashir is keeping busy.
Bashir trying to control the action but Ro is working from the bottom.
Ro is looking for a sweep. Bashir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ro is in trouble now - Bashir has advanced to mount!
Ro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bashir cracks Ro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bashir is stalling here but it's allowed Ro to get half guard.
Bashir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ro trying to hold on to Bashir's head to control him but Bashir postures up.
Bashir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ro moves into full guard. #T4#
Bashir landing with the ground and pound.
Bashir postures up.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Ro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bashir cracks Ro with a solid left hand.
Bashir is in close to Ro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bashir misses with a wild body shot.
Ro tries to clinch up.
Bashir misses with a looping left.
Ro shoots in looking for a takedown but Bashir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ro shoots for a double leg takedown but Bashir sprawls well. He's pushed Ro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ro throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Bashir misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bashir counters with a nice body shot.
Julian Bashir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Putte Ro.
Bashir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ro.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
Bashir cracks Ro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bashir lands a nice looking body shot.
Bashir jabs Ro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Bashir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
Bashir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Ro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bashir defends well.
Ro controls Bashir momentarily but Bashir frees himself.
Putte Ro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bashir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bashir throws a big right hand that misses.
Bashir postures up and lands a big shot to Ro's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashir is working Ro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Ro is rocked!
Bashir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ro is still in real trouble! Can Bashir finish him?#T3#
Bashir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashir arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ro's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
An out of breath Julian Bashir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Newman closes the distance but Bashir moves to the side #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control.
Bashir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Newman's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir lands a few punches from side control.
Bashir in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Newman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bashir turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bashir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Bashir with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashir is working away from the top position though.
Bashir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bashir in particular looking to stall.
Bashir wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #T1#
Bashir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bashir trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bashir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bashir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bashir 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.
Smith stalks Bashir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bashir's face. Bashir staggers backwards, shaken.
Bashir throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown but Bashir sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Bashir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Bashir throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Bashir there.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Bashir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Bashir's head but Bashir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bashir!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashir is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Bashir is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Bashir is trying to get back to half guard.
Bashir manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bashir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bashir as he avoids it easily.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bashir with a jab.
Bashir throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Bashir. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashir looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir scores with a shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bashir as he jumps to the side.
Bashir throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Bashir is controlling well.
Bashir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bashir wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bashir prevents Smith from improving his position.
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Bashir is controlling well.
Bashir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bashir trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control here.
Bashir controlling the pace. #T3#
Bashir wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bashir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Julian Bashir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashir throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Bashir is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bashir seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith working the ground and pound but Bashir is defending the strikes.
Bashir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bashir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Bashir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bashir struggling a bit here.#T4#
Bashir regains half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Bashir is a slippery customer.
Bashir is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Bashir controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Bashir gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Bashir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Bashir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Bashir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bashir's waist but Bashir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Bashir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Bashir throwing strikes but missing.
Bashir throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Bashir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bashir arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Bashir scores with a nice strike.
Saneuji staying out of range there.
Saneuji appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saneuji throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a single leg into guard. Saneuji didn't expect that.
Saneuji is looking to stand back up but Bashir counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saneuji. #REVR#
Bashir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saneuji is looking to improve his position.
Bashir lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashir prevents Saneuji from improving his position.#SUB#
Saneuji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saneuji won't allow Bashir to pass to mount.
Bashir drops an elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji tries to roll over but Bashir keeps him under control.
Saneuji is working hard here to advance position.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saneuji manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bashir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bashir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Saneuji is trying to keep Bashir in close.
Bashir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bashir passes into half guard.
Bashir wants to control but Saneuji is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bashir trying to pass the guard but Saneuji defending well.
Saneuji wants to improve his position but Bashir is controlling well.
Bashir wants to take a breather but Saneuji is having none of it.
Saneuji is looking for a sweep. Bashir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashir is keen to just control but Saneuji is a slippery customer.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bashir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bashir is keen to just control but Saneuji is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bashir pulls his head out easily.
Bashir working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Saneuji is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bashir is tapping! Great win for Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji retains his bantamweight title!

Event: KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Gretel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bashir's half guard.
Gretel prevents Bashir from improving his position.
Bashir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bashir tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Bashir actively working from the bottom here.
Bashir is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bashir throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bashir regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gretel.
Bashir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gretel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gretel has his foot on Bashir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bashir works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gretel pulls Bashir in close to prevent any damage.
Bashir scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gretel is looking for a triangle but Bashir pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Bashir forces his way into half guard.
Gretel wants to control but Bashir is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gretel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bashir passes into side control!
Bashir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gretel's legs.
Bashir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gretel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Bashir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gretel is trying to get back to half guard.
Gretel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gretel on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bashir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gretel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bashir in side control, throwing shots but Gretel defends.
Gretel can't do much from the bottom here.
Bashir trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gretel regains half guard.#T3#
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Gretel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashir lands with a punch from half guard.
Gretel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gretel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bashir is working for a submission of some sort.
Bashir is keen to just control but Gretel is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bashir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gretel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gretel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gretel tries to get to full guard but Bashir has control of the leg.
Gretel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashir is working away from the top position though.
Bashir passes to side control.
Gretel sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gretel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bashir cracks Gretel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bashir throws an off balance right hand
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Bashir.
Gretel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gretel throws a combination. Bashir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gretel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gretel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gretel.
Bashir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretel is fending him off so far but Bashir persists. Nope, Gretel circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretel throws out a counter right but Bashir avoids it with no problem.
Gretel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bashir eats them both and turns towards Gretel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bashir darts in and clinches Gretel up against the cage.
Bashir misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel misses with some punches. #T1##BC2#
Gretel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gretel throws a series of punches but Bashir moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gretel throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Bashir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Bashir is out of range.
Gretel misses with a looping right.#CL#
Bashir moves into range and clinches up with Gretel.
Bashir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gretel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gretel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir misses with some punches.
Gretel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bashir looking for a takedown.
Bashir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bashir misses with a punch on the inside.
Gretel misses with a punch on the inside.
Gretel is working Bashir over against the cage.
Bashir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gretel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gretel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gretel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bashir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gretel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gretel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bashir wants a takedown but no success here.
Bashir has a couple of punches blocked by Gretel.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashir. #TD#
Bashir is trying to trip Gretel. He has hold of a leg but Gretel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bashir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gretel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gretel is trying to control the position but Bashir postures up.
Bashir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gretel is keeping the position for now.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gretel wants to stand and escape but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gretel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Bashir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gretel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bashir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Gretel wants to stand but Bashir is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gretel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bashir defends well.
Bashir working some strikes from top position.
Bashir is working Gretel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gretel is trying to keep Bashir in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gretel avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Gretel thuds his right hand into Bashir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Bashir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bashir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gretel scores with a shoulder strike.
Gretel scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gretel.
Bashir is looking for a takedown.
Bashir lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Gretel breaks the clinch.
Gretel slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bashir misses with an uppercut
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gretel's waist but Gretel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gretel! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bashir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gretel to the ground. Bashir is now in Gretel's guard.
Gretel wants to sweep here but Bashir controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Gretel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bashir avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gretel working for a triangle but Bashir defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bashir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gretel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gretel manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gretel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bashir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bashir won't allow Gretel to sweep him here.
Bashir landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bashir tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretel is retaining full guard.
Bashir trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel has his hands on Bashir's head, controlling the position.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Gretel is pulling down on Bashir's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashir, at least for the moment.
Bashir postures up and lands a big shot to Gretel's brow. #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.
Bashir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bashir stopping the sweep attempt from Gretel.
Bashir distracts Gretel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashir trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Bashir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashir trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir lands a couple of digs.
Bashir distracts Gretel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashir 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Gallos scores with a jab.#TD#
Bashir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bashir lands in his opponent's guard.
Bashir passes Gallos's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bashir seems to be looking for submissions.
Bashir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gallos's thigh. Gallos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bashir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallos wants to stand up but Bashir is controlling him.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gallos's guard. #T1#
Bashir wants to free his trapped foot but Gallos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bashir is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bashir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bashir wants to control the pace but Gallos is squirming around nicely.
Bashir with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Gallos is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallos is working to get back to half guard.
Bashir won't let Gallos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gallos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gallos is still in real trouble! Can Bashir finish him?#T2#
Gallos is looking to improve his position but Bashir isn't that keen on the idea.
Bashir trying to control but Gallos is having none of it.
Bashir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gallos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gallos is looking to get to half guard.
Bashir connects with a bit shot that sees Gallos covering up! More strikes from Bashir and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bashir is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KOP MEGA
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Bashir takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Bashir's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bashir fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashir with a hook.
Bonifacio lands a glancing blow to the side of Bashir's head.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Bashir ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bashir misses its target.
Bonifacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashir.
Bashir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonifacio finds it's way round the side to connect with Bashir's head.
Bonifacio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Bonifacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Bashir takes the fight into the clinch.
Bashir keeps control of Bonifacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio is trying to break the clinch but Bashir has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir is trying to drag Bonifacio to the mat but Bonifacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir prevents Bonifacio from breaking the clinch.
Bashir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio's efforts to push away.#T2#
Bashir has Bonifacio pressed against the cage, preventing Bonifacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bashir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Bashir.
Bashir can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashir. #BC2#
Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bashir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bashir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bashir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bashir has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is trying to push Bashir away but Bashir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Bashir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bashir tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Bashir back against the cage.
Bonifacio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bashir seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonifacio can turn it around.
Bashir wants a takedown. #TD#
Bashir pulls guard successfully.
Bashir trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bashir trying to control the position.
Bashir tries to strike from the bottom.
Bonifacio postures up.
Bonifacio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bashir's guard.#SUB#
Bashir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.#T4#
Bonifacio won't allow Bashir to sweep him here.
Bonifacio wanted to stand there but Bashir had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonifacio sprawls well. Bonifacio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashir gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bonifacio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bashir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bashir looks for a takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonifacio! But no joy.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio connects with a single shot there.
Bashir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonifacio! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bashir moves in looking to clinch but Bonifacio pushes him off.#CL#
Bashir clinches.
Bashir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bashir is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hand to the body from Bashir.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bonifacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
Bashir slips a jab from Bonifacio.
Bashir tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonifacio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bashir instigates a clinch.
Bashir misses with a body punch. #T1#
Bashir tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Bashir drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio has had enough of the clinch but Bashir keeps him there for the moment.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bonifacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bashir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Bonifacio - just one landing.
Bonifacio scores with the left hand. Bashir knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonifacio leaves Bashir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonifacio misses with a straight right.
Bashir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonifacio lands with an uppercut that bounces Bashir off the cage and back into range.
Bashir throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonifacio. #T2#
Bashir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Bonifacio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio throws a series of punches but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonifacio won't be happy with that.
Bashir trying to control the action but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
Bashir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonifacio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bashir 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.
Bonifacio is trying to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bashir. #T3#
Bashir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bashir in side control, throwing shots but Bonifacio defends.
Bashir working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonifacio!
Bashir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bonifacio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonifacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bonifacio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bashir working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bashir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bashir throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bonifacio because Bashir loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Bashir.
Bashir dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bashir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Bashir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bashir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bonifacio trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bashir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Bashir tries to clinch up.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Bashir has Bonifacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Bashir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio is trying to push Bashir away but Bashir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashir.
Bashir has Bonifacio pressed against the cage, preventing Bonifacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bashir can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action. #T1#
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir misses with some punches.
Bashir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio gets underhooks to prevent Bashir's takedown attempt.
Bashir wants a takedown but no success here.
Bashir can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action. #TD#
Bashir has picked Bonifacio up - he's going for a ride! Bashir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bashir prevents Bonifacio from standing back up.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but Bonifacio defending well. #T2#
Bonifacio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bashir.
Bashir trying to mount his opponent but Bonifacio defends it.
Ground and pound from Bashir.
Bashir is trying to control. Bonifacio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bashir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonifacio is looking to escape.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Bonifacio dodges it nicely.
Bashir is stalling here. Bonifacio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bashir seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bonifacio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bashir is working hard here to advance position.
Bashir gets back to half guard.
Bashir moves into full guard.
Bashir is looking to sweep but instead, Bonifacio has passed into half guard.
Bashir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bashir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonifacio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bashir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Bashir looking to sit in guard and control but Bonifacio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bashir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonifacio's guard. #REVR#
Bonifacio can't keep his opponent in guard - Bashir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bashir throwing shots but Bonifacio is blocking nicely.
Bonifacio is looking to escape.
Bashir is keen to just control but Bonifacio is a slippery customer.
Bashir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashir 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 Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Bashir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bashir winds up and cracks Yamamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bashir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bashir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yamamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bashir on the ground.
Bashir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but Bashir has passed to side control!
Bashir scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Yamamoto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir cracks Yamamoto with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bashir immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Yamamoto is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bashir!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!

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