Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Man misses. #CL#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Halme in a clinch.
A short left from Man.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Halme throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
A short uppercut from Man.
Halme looks winded!
Halme misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a right hand.
Man slows down the pace here.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halme wants to stall.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halme missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Man lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Man.
A short right from Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Man.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halme backwards. #KD#
Man drops Halme onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Halme is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Halme is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Halme pressed against the cage. Man frees himself up and cracks Halme with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Halme crumples to the floor, out cold! Man jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nasty Man!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Halme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halme is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halme connects with a solid leg kick.
Maron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
Maron thuds his right hand into Halme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Halme.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Halme misses.
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
Maron misses with the combination.
As Maron looks to move away, Halme throws a big counter combo but Maron just gets out of the way.
Maron lands a jab to Halme's midsection.
We've been informed that Maron has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maron shoots in looking for a takedown. Halme tries to sprawl out of it but Maron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Maron clinches up with Halme and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maron. #TD2#
Maron pulls guard. #ES2#
Maron pushes Halme off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halme blocks a jab.
Halme tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halme scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Halme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Maron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halme sprawls well. Halme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme slips under a jab.
Maron misses with a hook.
Halme throws a leg kick but Maron sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Maron scores with a jab to the body.
Maron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halme avoids it really well and circles away.
Halme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Maron.
A jab lands there for Maron.
Maron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Halme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halme throws the kick towards the body but Maron avoids it.
Halme tries to land a leg kick but Maron saw it coming and moves away.
Halme slips under a jab from Maron.
Halme is looking for a counter combo.
Halme misses with a body kick.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maron misses with a body kick.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halme defends it nicely.#T3#
Halme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Maron throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maron lands a lovely overhand right.
Maron scores with a spinning back kick!
Halme throws a low kick, looking for Maron's leg but Maron calmly moves out of range.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halme sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maron pushes Halme up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron throws a hook but Halme avoids it easily.
Halme stuffs the takedown attempt from Maron. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron catches Halme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maron lands a head kick. Halme smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Maron shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Maron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halme.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Halme is just out of range.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halme is looking to land body kicks.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron avoids the head kick by Halme.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maron circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Halme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halme throws a wild body kick that Maron sees coming a mile off.
Maron throws a nice looking combination but Halme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halme as he avoids it easily.
Halme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maron works Halme's body with a nice hook.
Maron scores with a nice head shot.
Maron lands a jab to the head.
Halme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maron's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Maron.
A swing and a miss from Halme.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
Maron throws a right hand that misses
and Halme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halme blocks a jab.
Maron lands with a nice body punch.
Halme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halme misses with a head kick.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halme looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
A nice side step and Maron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maron throws a jab when Halme was well out of range.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Tony Halme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Maron.
Maron lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halme doesn't seem bothered though.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maron just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHalme.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Halme avoids the body shot from Maron.
Halme throws a body shot but no joy.
Halme misses with a head kick.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halme lands a shoulder strike.
Halme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maron avoids it.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maron lands with a left to the head.
Halme looking to slow down the pace here.
Maron scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short right from Maron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Maron - that landed with a thud.
Maron lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maron closes the distance and clinches.
Maron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halme or not.
Maron pushes off an throws an elbow but Halme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maron throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron clobbers Halme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halme tries to land a leg kick but Maron saw it coming and moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maron stuns Halme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron scores with a push kick.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Halme.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halme's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maron!
Maron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron connects with a body shot.
Halme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Halme.
Maron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halme circles away.
It looked like Halme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Maron catches Halme right on the button with a cross.
Halme throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Halme throws a series of punches but Maron avoids them all with ease.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Maron clinches with his opponent.
Halme pushes off an throws an elbow but Maron leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Maron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing. #CL2#
Maron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halme misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Halme moves away and avoids it.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
That's time! Halme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halme staying out of range there.
Halme appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halme avoids a kick to the body.
Halme throwing a counter right hand but Maron manages to avoid it.
Halme throws a right hand that Maron ducks under and follows up with a left that Maron also avoids with ease.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halme defends it nicely.
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron fakes the leg kick and cracks Halme in the body.
Maron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halme walks into a stiff left hand from Maron.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.
Halme will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Maron 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.#T1#
Maron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maron wants to control from the top but Halme keeps moving.
Maron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halme throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #ES#
Halme pushes Maron off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Maron moves into range and clinches up with Halme.
Halme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maron is defending well for now.
Maron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike Maron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maron pushes Halme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halme backwards.
Maron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Halme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Halme is rocked!
Halme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Halme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halme seems to have got his legs back now.
A right-left combo lands from Halme.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maron circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Maron.
Maron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halme ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Halme lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Maron blocks the leg kick.
Halme tries to bum rush Maron with a series of wild strikes but Maron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Halme off the cage and back into range.
Halme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maron throws a hook but Halme blocks it.
Maron tests Halme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Maron. #T3#
Halme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maron.
Maron throws a shot to the body.
Halme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maron scores with a hook.
Halme moves out of range as Maron strikes.#CL2#
Halme gets tackled into the cage by Maron. Maron maintains the clinch.
Maron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halme.
Maron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halme.
Maron lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halme scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Maron lands a nice hook to Halme's body. Halme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maron jabs at Halme's body.
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron dives in for a single leg takedown but Halme sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Maron.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing.
Halme moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Maron moves out of range easily.
Halme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron shoots in but Halme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tony Halme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron 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.
Tony Halme spoke after the fight, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Halme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lima.
De Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halme.
De Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halme sprawls and moves away.
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Halme responds with a good body kick, but De Lima manages to step out the way in time.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halme but Halme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halme scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Halme gets caught napping as De Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Halme manages to retain guard.
Halme trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Lima is in close to Halme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halme keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Lima is controlling him. #T1#
Halme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme has momentary wrist control but De Lima slips an elbow through the middle.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Lima is controlling him.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halme's head.
De Lima landing some decent shots from guard.
De Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halme wants to stand up but De Lima is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Halme is rocked!
De Lima gets to his feet and stands over Halme, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Halme felt that one! De Lima unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Halme from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio De Lima!
In defeat, Tony Halme stepped up to the mic, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Halme looks to land a combination. Failure sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halme tries to clinch up
and Failure counters with a nice leg kick.
Failure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halme throws a leg kick #KD#
and Failure counters with a head kick that drops Halme to the mat! Halme scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Failure avoids the head kick by Halme. #CL2#
Halme moves into range and clinches up with Failure.
Halme swings wildly with an uppercut but Failure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
Halme tries a body shot but Failure blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Halme to work. #T1#
Halme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Failure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halme throws an elbow that misses.
Halme stalling the fight.
Failure avoids a wild elbow strike from Halme.
Halme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like KT Failure has been cut.
Failure blocks an elbow strike from Halme. #BC#
Failure manages to break the clinch.
Halme looks to throw the jab but Failure is out of range.
Halme throws a combination that misses
and Failure counters with a body kick.
Halme lands a jab.#T2#
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halme is looking to clinch but Failure is avoiding it.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Failure looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Halme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Failure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Failure is out of range and Halme settles back down.
Halme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halme wants to clinch but Failure slips to the side
and as Halme loses concentration momentarily, Failure counters with a picture perfect head kick! Halme goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). KT Failure!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Halme. #TD#
Benn shoots in and gets a takedown into Halme's guard.#SUB#
Benn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benn has Halme in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Benn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halme distracts Benn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Halme wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
Halme lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halme stands up over Benn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halme lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Halme with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Benn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halme has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halme pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Halme is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halme.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Halme 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.
Halme seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#It looks like Harris Benn has been cut.#SUB2#
Halme is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benn defends it well.
Benn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halme scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Halme is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
Benn actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Halme postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Benn to stand up.
Benn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Halme.
Halme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benn is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Halme throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Benn's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Halme lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tony Halme!
In his post fight interview, Tony Halme started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 177
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Halme tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick by Halme misses
and Higgins counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Halme. Those never looked like landing.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgins digs a good hook to Halme's body.
Halme is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Higgins moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Halme goes down! Can Higgins finish him!?#ROC2#Halme is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Halme has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Higgins gets to his feet. Halme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Halme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halme is aggressively charging in as Higgins backs up avoiding any damage. Higgins tosses out a jab and Halme runs right into it face first! Halme is out cold! Higgins dropped down on all fours and is barking in Halme's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tony Halme stepped up to the mic, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: AVKT 21: Colossal Impact
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Halme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donnay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halme looks to clinch #TD2#
and Donnay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halme's guard.
Halme looking for a sweep. Not yet Halme, not yet.
Donnay stands up over Halme, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donnay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donnay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donnay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Donnay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Halme is rocked!
Donnay loads up on a big left hand. Halme felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Donnay looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Halme can't hide his disappointment, as Donnay celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Donnay!
During a confident post fight interview, Char Donnay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tony Halme was interviewed post fight and said 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Halme tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DaMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
DaMan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halme sprawls well initially but DaMan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Halme actively working from the bottom here.
DaMan is controlling the pace.
Halme trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaMan slips a nice elbow through Halme's hands, connecting with Halme's forehead.
We've been hearing that DaMan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halme is trying to maintain the position but DaMan is very close to passing his half guard.
DaMan controlling the pace.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from DaMan there.
DaMan lands strikes from half guard.
Halme wants to improve his position but DaMan is controlling well. #SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaMan 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.
DaMan working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
DaMan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DaMan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DaMan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DaMan is controlling the pace.
DaMan prevents Halme from improving his position.#T3#
Halme pushes DaMan off looking to stand but DaMan dives back in and keeps control.
Halme tries to roll over but DaMan keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DaMan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Halme misses with the combination.
DaMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halme manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Halme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaMan, pushing him back against the cage.
Halme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halme prevents DaMan from breaking the clinch.#T4#
DaMan tries to score a body lock takedown but Halme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DaMan tries to break free but Halme pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
DaMan manages to break the clinch.
DaMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halme tries to clinch up but DaMan circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme moves in looking to clinch but DaMan pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halme tries to clinch up but DaMan circles away and keeps his distance.
DaMan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DaMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DaMan keeps the fight on the outside.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad DaMan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halme wants to clinch.
Halme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DaMan tries to counter by clinching up but Halme breaks away and moves out of range.
DaMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Tony Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme is looking to clinch but DaMan is avoiding it.
Halme fails to land with a series of punches.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
As Halme tries to get set, DaMan tries to push him back and clinch up but Halme manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Halme closes the distance and clinches.
Halme lands an elbow inside that DaMan shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad DaMan has been cut.#T1#
Halme misses with an elbow over the top.
Halme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaMan avoids it.
DaMan can't break the clinch.
Halme lands an elbow inside that DaMan shrugs off.
Halme dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halme's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Halme is looking to control DaMan's arms but DaMan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halme has his back to the cage.
DaMan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halme lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Halme is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DaMan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halme misses with a knee strike.
DaMan is trying to push Halme away but Halme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Halme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DaMan is trying to force a seperation but Halme has the dominant position.
Halme lands with a left to the head.
Halme misses with an elbow strike.
Halme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Halme lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Halme. #TD#
DaMan has picked Halme up - he's going for a ride! DaMan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Halme wants to improve his position but DaMan is controlling well.
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions off his back.
Halme tries to kick DaMan off but DaMan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vlad DaMan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halme wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Halme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halme is trying to stand.
Halme tries to get to full guard but DaMan has control of the leg.
Halme is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DaMan scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Halme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halme tries to work over DaMan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Halme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad DaMan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
DaMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaMan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
DaMan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as DaMan stalls from top position.
DaMan grinds an elbow into Halme's temple.
DaMan controls the position.
Halme tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but DaMan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaMan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DaMan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
DaMan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halme for as long as he can get away with.
DaMan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DaMan landing strikes from the mount.
Halme sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaMan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DaMan working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
DaMan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Halme to get to his feet.
Halme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halme manages to circle out of the way.
Halme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch but DaMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Halme has managed to clinch. #T3#
Halme unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halme.
Halme creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DaMan blocks a body shot from Halme.
Halme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halme gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DaMan. #T4#
DaMan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaMan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halme trying to stall but DaMan improves his position.
DaMan dodges an elbow strike from Halme.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DaMan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Halme.
I think Halme 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Halme!
Tony Halme tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a hook.
Halme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halme lands a head kick. Gentry smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Julius Gentry has been cut.
Gentry misses the jab.
Halme blocks a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Halme improves position.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halme lands an elbow inside that Gentry shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gentry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halme tries to pull guard but Gentry won't allow it.
Gentry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halme can't get the takedown.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Gentry working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Halme controls the action.
Halme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gentry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Halme has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gentry uses from the top position.
Halme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gentry manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halme with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#Julius Gentry's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Halme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Halme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halme fails with the takedown.
Julius Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Halme.#T2##CL2#
Halme closes the distance and clinches.
Halme stalling against the cage.
Halme tries to score a body lock takedown but Gentry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Halme tightens his grip and picks Gentry up, before dumping him to the ground. Gentry manages to land in guard.
Halme is standing up over Gentry. Gentry looks to escape but Halme dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR##SUB2#
Halme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gentry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Halme is working Gentry over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#Julius Gentry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Halme wants to control but Gentry is keeping him busy.
Halme connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gentry some visible discomfort. #CUT2#Jeez, Julius Gentry's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Halme!
After the fight, Tony Halme was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AVKT 9: Clarkint vs Brix
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Blue tries to clinch up but Halme circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Halme and sends Blue crashing to the mat! Halme follows him down to the mat - Blue regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Blue is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Blue has been cut.#SU2#
Halme stands up out of the half guard.
Oh Blue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blue as he avoids it easily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Halme has cracked Blue with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Halme lands another huge swinging hook and Blue tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Blue, before Halme can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Halme!
Tony Halme decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AVKT 5:Parseltongue Magomedov
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Halme looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Halme is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holben's half guard.
Halme is trying to control. Holben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Halme there.
Holben tries to get to full guard but Halme has control of the leg.
Holben is trying to maintain the position but Halme is very close to passing his half guard.
Holben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme trying to control from half guard but Holben is working away.
Holben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Halme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halme trying to control from half guard but Holben is working away.
Holben trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Holben works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halme's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halme slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Halme decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Holben forces Halme back against the cage and clinches.
Holben lands with a short shot to the head.
Holben has Halme pressed against the cage, preventing Halme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Halme wants to take the fight to the mat but Holben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Holben.
Holben is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Halme pulls guard.
Holben trying to control but Halme is working from the bottom.
Holben wants to pass the guard but Halme is keeping the position.#T3#
Halme looking to control.
Holben stopping the sweep attempt from Halme.
Halme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Holben got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holben has managed to get both his arms back between Halme's legs - danger averted.
Holben is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holben trying to control but Halme is working from the bottom.
Halme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holben working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.
Halme trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holben tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halme is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Holben rushes Halme and presses him up against the cage.
Holben definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Holben.
Halme looks winded!
A short uppercut from Holben.
Halme jumps guard but Holben turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dieter Holben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Halme.#BC#
Holben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holben. #CL#
Holben has Halme up against the cage in a clinch.
Halme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme blocks an uppercut.
Halme has a couple of punches blocked by Holben.
Holben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Holben 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#
Holben misses with a wild body shot.
Halme drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holben defends it well.#CL#
Holben clinches.
Holben scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halme can do to turn this around?
Holben lands a right hand. #BC2#
Halme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme shoots for a double leg takedown but Holben sprawls well. He's pushed Halme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Holben pushes Halme up against the cage in a clinch.
Holben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dieter Holben has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holben misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halme.
Halme lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holben has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Halme after a bit of a struggle.
Holben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Holben fails to land. #BC2#
Halme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holben stuffs the takedown attempt from Halme. Halme gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Holben closes the distance and pushes Halme back into the cage.
Halme prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holben scores with a shoulder strike.
Holben lands a right hand.
Halme drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dieter Holben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Halme.
Halme tries to pull guard but Holben forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holben softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holben throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halmes head.
A short right from Holben. #TD2#
Halme successfully pulls guard.
Holben landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Halme is rocked!#T2#
Holben working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halme's head.
Halme is still in real trouble! Can Holben finish him?
Holben won't allow Halme to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holben accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halme seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme has momentary wrist control but Holben slips an elbow through the middle.
Holben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halme is keeping the position for now.
Holben is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holben wants to control from the top but Halme keeps moving. #T3#
Halme looking for a sweep. Not yet Halme, not yet. #SUB2#
Halme looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holben has picked Halme up and slammed him! Halme can't keep hold of the triangle and Holben manages to pass to side control!
Halme is not content to let Holben control the position.
Holben lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holben prevents Halme from escaping the position.
Halme avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holben.
Holben knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halme on the ground.
Holben wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halme keeps working. #T4#
Holben working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Halme is not content to let Holben control the position.
Holben throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Halme works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Halme is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holben scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme wants to get back to his feet.
Holben has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Holben dominated that second round.
That's time! Holben's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Nice combo by Holben! Oh, that's hurt him - Halme falls to the canvas and Holben follows him into side control.
Holben scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Halme is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Holben can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Holben!
An out of breath Dieter Holben thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: AVKT 2: Blue - Walken
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Kafka misses with a double jab
and Halme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kafka lands a right hook to the body.
Kafka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dude Kafka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kafka knocks out Halme with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kafka before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kafka picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dude Kafka!
Tony Halme was interviewed post fight and said 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1##CL#
Island closes the distance and pushes Halme back into the cage.
Island content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halme trying to control the position but instead, Island has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halme into the cage.
Halme being controlled against the cage.
Island lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Island has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Halme uses from the top position.
Island has control of Halme's left arm, preventing Halme from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Island might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halme wanted to stand there but Island had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Island tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halme trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Halme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Island. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Island wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Halme throwing strikes from guard but Island blocks nicely.
Halme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halme wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Island has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halme lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Halme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##CL#
Halme gets tackled into the cage by Island. Island maintains the clinch.
Halme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Island gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Island's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Halme trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Halme tries to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Island controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halme is in a horrible position here. Island smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Island dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Island's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halme doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Island moves into the clinch.
Halme tries to break free but Island pushes him back against the cage.
Halme tries to score a body lock takedown but Island shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halme jumps guard but Island stands there with Halme around his waist. Halme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Halme.
Island is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halme is trying to break free.#BC#
Island manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Island darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halme is trying to escape back to his feet but Island uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Halme is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason Island overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Island working away.#T1##SU#
Island decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Island is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halme's half guard.
Halme is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Island scores with a couple of nice shots.
Island performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Island decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Island lands with a kick to the temple. Halme shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Halme closes this distance looking for a takedown but Island circles away.#TD#
Island decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halme scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Island manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Island landing strikes from the mount and Halme is in trouble!
Island cracks Halme with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Island!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1#
Halme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boscho.
Tony Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Boscho darts in and clinches Halme up against the cage.
Halme really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boscho has him pressed against the cage.
Boscho prevents a body shot from Halme.
Boscho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halme tries to break free but Boscho pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Boscho jumps guard. #SUB#
Halme has gone for a leg lock! Boscho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halme's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boscho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Boscho looking to pass the guard.
Boscho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halme wants to sweep here but Boscho controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Boscho gets to his feet. Halme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Halme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boscho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halme somewhat.
Halme shoots in for a takedown but Boscho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#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.
Halme goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Boscho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halme quickly recovers to half guard.
Boscho content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boscho is working for a submission of some sort.
Boscho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Boscho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Halme has hold of Boscho's hands but Boscho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halme tries to roll over but Boscho keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boscho wants to pass to mount but Halme is defending the position.
Boscho wants to stand but Halme has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boscho moves into full mount! Halme won't be happy about that! #T4#
Halme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boscho controlling from mount.
Halme wants to control but Boscho is having none of it.#ES#
Halme bucks up and throws Boscho to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#CL2#
Boscho forces Halme back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Boscho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Boscho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boscho ducks right into an uppercut from Halme.
Halme throws a nice head kick!
Halme fails with a takedown attempt.
Halme fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Boscho drives through and clinches with Halme against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme tries to pull guard but Boscho won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Halme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halme is looking to control Boscho's arms but Boscho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halme has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Boscho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Halme uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boscho is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Boscho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boscho advances to half guard.
It looks like Boscho is going to stand back up.
Boscho slows the pace down in half guard.
Halme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boscho slips a nice elbow through Halme's hands, connecting with Halme's forehead.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boscho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boscho tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Halme wants to stand back up but Boscho manages to pass into side control.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet here but Boscho is keeping cool and he's managed to take Halme's back.#SUB2#
Boscho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halme is defending well though. Boscho let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Halme showing good submission defense here.
Boscho is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Halme up.
Halme tries to break free.
Boscho is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Halme up. #SUB2#
Halme is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boscho gets his way! #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boscho controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boscho is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Halme right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halme wants to get back to his feet.
Boscho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Boscho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Boscho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boscho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halme is looking to get back to his feet here but Boscho is keeping cool and he's managed to take Halme's back.
Halme is trying to get back to his feet but Boscho has full control of the position and if anything, Halme has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boscho controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boscho looking for the choke but no joy.
Boscho cracks Halme with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Halme from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T1#
Halme trying to get back to his feet but Boscho is in full control for now.
Halme is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boscho. #SUB2#
Boscho tightening his grip on Halme, looking for the choke.
Boscho avoiding Halme 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halme wants to escape the position.
Halme trying to control the hands but Boscho breaks the grip.
Boscho has good solid back control here.
Boscho lands a shot to the body.
Boscho really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halme.
Bosco Boscho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Boscho 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.
Halme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boscho on the ground.#T3#
Boscho avoiding Halme 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Boscho looking to break Halme's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Halme remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boscho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Halme trying to control but not successfully.
Boscho biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boscho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Boscho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halme is defending well though. Boscho let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Boscho is working the ground and pound. Can Halme escape?
Halme is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Boscho is looking for the choke from the back position but Halme is controlling his hands well.
Boscho is riding his opponent, not letting Halme buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme is trying to get back to his feet but Boscho has full control of the position and if anything, Halme has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tony Halme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosco Boscho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boscho is riding his opponent, not letting Halme buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Boscho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boscho 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Boscho!
Tony Halme was interviewed post fight and said 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: IFC Thursday Throwdown 22/09
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1#
Manger shoots in and drives through. Halme sprawls well.
It looked like Halme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manger takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Manger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manger lands in his opponent's guard.
Halme looking for a sweep. Not yet Halme, not yet.
Manger won't allow Halme to get back to his feet.
Halme really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halme lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Halme throws a big elbow that misses.
Halme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Manger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme wants to stand but Manger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Halme trying to control but Manger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halme would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halme manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Halme throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halme is trying to control the position but Manger postures up.
Halme is really struggling to control Manger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Halme looking for a guillotine here but Manger defends easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halme wants to stand up but Manger is controlling him.
Manger is working Halme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manger working some strikes from top position.
Manger with a nice head shot there.
Manger postures up and lands a big shot to Halme's brow.
Manger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manger works over Halme with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Halme throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manger with a nice head shot there.
Manger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halme is breathing heavily.#T3#
Manger is in close to Halme's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Halme is rocked!
Manger working some strikes from top position.
Oh Halme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halme is trying to control the position but Manger postures up.
Manger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manger won't allow Halme to get back to his feet.
Manger scoring with some ground and pound.
Manger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halme has momentary wrist control but Manger slips an elbow through the middle.
Halme wants to stand and escape but Manger is having none of it.
Manger lands a couple of digs.
Manger landing with the ground and pound.
Manger prevents Halme from getting back to his feet.
Manger stopping the sweep attempt from Halme.
Halme seems to have got his legs back now.
Manger prevents Halme from getting back to his feet.
Manger scoring with some ground and pound.
Manger lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Halme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halme has momentary wrist control but Manger slips an elbow through the middle.
Manger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halme's head.
Halme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halme working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manger is working Halme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Manger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD2#
Manger gets a takedown into half guard.
Manger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halme defending well though.
Manger lands strikes from half guard.
Manger working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Halme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manger working Halme over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manger lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Halme quite badly. Halme pulls Manger in close trying to recover. Manger postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Halme on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Halme doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Manger!
Tony Halme spoke after the fight, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

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