Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 74
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Illir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Illir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halvorsen avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Illir gets the takedown into side control.
Illir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Illir is trying to get an arm triangle but Halvorsen is defending well. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halvorsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Illir swings around for an armbar but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Illir's guard.
Illir 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.#T1#
Halvorsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Illir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Illir pulls Halvorsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Halvorsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halvorsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halvorsen won't allow Illir to sweep him here. #SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halvorsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Illir has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Halvorsen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Illir has tightened it up now! Halvorsen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mehdi Illir!
An out of breath Mehdi Illir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 68
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Margera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Margera blocks a head kick by Halvorsen.
A left lands for Margera.
Halvorsen digs a good hook to Margera's body.
Halvorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Halvorsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Margera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Margera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halvorsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen throws a chopping leg kick but Margera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halvorsen misses with a straight right.
Margera doesn't manage to clinch there - Halvorsen circles away.
Halvorsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Margera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halvorsen doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halvorsen misses with a body kick.
Margera lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Margera.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Margera as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Margera does it's job there.#CL#
Margera forces Halvorsen back against the cage and clinches.
Halvorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Halvorsen avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halvorsen digs a right hand into Margera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margera's gas tank.
Halvorsen misses with a body punch.
Halvorsen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Margera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Halvorsen has Margera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halvorsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Margera tumbling to the mat - Halvorsen dives into Margera's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Halvorsen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halvorsen is one step ahead there.
Halvorsen trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halvorsen is one step ahead there.
Halvorsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halvorsen misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera is looking to counter punch.
Halvorsen scores with a nice strike.
Margera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halvorsen digs a good hook to Margera's body. #CL#
Margera forces Halvorsen back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Halvorsen as the two fighters clinch.
Halvorsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halvorsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halvorsen's face.
Nice body punch from Margera.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Nice body punch from Halvorsen.
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!
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halvorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Halvorsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margera moves out of range as Halvorsen throws a body kick.
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut
and Margera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halvorsen thinking.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halvorsen on the side of the head.
Halvorsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halvorsen missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Halvorsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halvorsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Margera.
A little jabbing left from Halvorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Margera walks into a straight right hand from Halvorsen.
Boryslav Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Halvorsen misses the target.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch but Halvorsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Margera blocks the leg kick.
Margera throwing a counter right hand but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Margera.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Halvorsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halvorsen has time to react.
Halvorsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Margera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Margera.
Margera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halvorsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halvorsen lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Halvorsen is out of range.
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Margera.
Halvorsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Margera clobbers Halvorsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halvorsen blocks a jab.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Halvorsen ducks down to avoid it.
Margera throws out a loose jab but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halvorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halvorsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halvorsen throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
Boryslav Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Margera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halvorsen throws a body kick that misses.
Halvorsen drops his hands momentarily and Margera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halvorsen throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halvorsen moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Margera is rocked!
Halvorsen thuds a left hand into Margera's body.
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Margera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halvorsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halvorsen walks into a left hand.
A jab from Margera does it's job there.#CL#
Margera has managed to clinch. #T3#
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halvorsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Margera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boryslav Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Margera misses with some punches.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Margera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halvorsen can do to turn this around?
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Halvorsen blocks with his arms.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Margera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halvorsen backwards.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halvorsen takes a shot to the head.
Halvorsen managing to block the knees to the body from Margera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera tries a body shot but Halvorsen blocks it. #TD2#
Halvorsen has Margera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halvorsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Margera tumbling to the mat - Halvorsen dives into Margera's guard.#T4#
Halvorsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Margera managing to control the position.
Margera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boryslav Margera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Margera swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Halvorsen counter with a right hand.
Margera misses with a hook. Halvorsen ducked under it nicely.
Margera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halvorsen with a hook.
Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halvorsen can pounce on him.
Margera avoids the body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Margera.
Margera wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Halvorsen blocks a jab.
Margera misses the jab.
Halvorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Margera misses with a straight left. #T1#
Halvorsen throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Halvorsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Margera.
Margera is looking to counter the offense by Halvorsen and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Halvorsen is out of range.
Halvorsen scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Margera does no damage.
Halvorsen throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Margera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halvorsen.
Halvorsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Margera blocks the low kick.
Margera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halvorsen. Halvorsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Halvorsen lands with a right hand.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch but Halvorsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Margera moves out of range as Halvorsen throws a body kick.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halvorsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Margera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halvorsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Margera misses with a hook
enabling Halvorsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Halvorsen misses the shot to the body.
Margera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Margera lands a glancing blow to the side of Halvorsen's head.
Margera lands with an uppercut that bounces Halvorsen off the cage and back into range.
Halvorsen connects with a right hand. Margera shakes it off.
Margera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halvorsen.
Nice body punch from Margera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halvorsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Margera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Margera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Margera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halvorsen at a distance.
Margera tries to clinch there but Halvorsen circles away.
Nice jab there from Margera.
Margera sizes up Halvorsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halvorsen throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Margera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halvorsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halvorsen fakes the leg kick and cracks Margera in the body.
Margera seems to have got his legs back now.
Halvorsen throws an overhand right that lands on Margera's shoulder, as Margera tries to avoid the shot.
Margera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Margera, as that shot connected.
Halvorsen moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Halvorsen with the counter takedown but Margera avoids it easily.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera backing away here, and Halvorsen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Margera tests Halvorsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Margera needs to keep his hands up - Halvorsen had a free shot at his head there.
Halvorsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera lands a nice looking body shot.
Halvorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Margera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Margera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halvorsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera throws a body punch but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Halvorsen delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Halvorsen tries to keep at a distance but Margera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halvorsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boryslav Margera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Margera, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
Our winner, Boryslav Margera, 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: CCC 60 : Johansson vs River
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Lacroix digs a good body shot into Halvorsen's ribs.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up.
Halvorsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacroixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halvorsen blocks the body kick.
Lacroix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lacroix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lacroix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halvorsen counters with a left to the body.
Halvorsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacroix's head backwards.
Lacroix dips to his left and cracks Halvorsen with an uppercut!
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halvorsen feints the counter takedown.
Halvorsen lands a jab to Lacroix's midsection.
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!
Lacroix throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Halvorsen shoots in for a takedown but Lacroix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacroix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halvorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacroix scoring well with a low kick there.
Halvorsen feints and then cracks Lacroix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lacroix down.
The fighters circling - Lacroix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacroix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halvorsen checks it well.
Lacroix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix dips to his left and cracks Halvorsen with an uppercut!
Lacroix looks to throw the jab but Halvorsen is out of range.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lacroix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godfrey Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halvorsen defending well as Lacroix loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacroix tests Halvorsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halvorsen.
Nice uppercut lands for Halvorsen. That snapped Lacroix's head back.
Halvorsen with the inside leg kick.
Halvorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacroix.
Halvorsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halvorsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacroix.
Good work by Halvorsen as he checks the leg kick.
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Lacroix, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix moves out of range as Halvorsen throws a body kick.
Lacroix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halvorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacroix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halvorsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacroix to score with a decent uppercut.
Lacroix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Halvorsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halvorsen throws a jab when Lacroix was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lacroix.
Halvorsen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Halvorsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lacroix lunges at Halvorsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halvorsen's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halvorsen throws a body kick that misses.
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Halvorsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halvorsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halvorsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Halvorsen is rocked!
Halvorsen misses with a body kick.
Halvorsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacroix finish him?
Lacroix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacroix ducks right into an uppercut from Halvorsen.
Lacroix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Halvorsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lacroix in his tracks.
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Halvorsen ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godfrey Lacroix 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#
Lacroix lands a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halvorsen.
A shot to the liver by Lacroix. Beautiful body shot.
Lacroix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacroix tries to land a front kick but Halvorsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halvorsen needs to keep his hands up - Lacroix had a free shot at his head there.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lacroix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halvorsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lacroix throws an off balance right hand
and Halvorsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacroix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halvorsen can do to turn this around?
Lacroix throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Lacroix misses with a hook.
Lacroix lands the left hand.
A low kick from Lacroix is predictable there
and Halvorsen counters with a straight right hand.
Lacroix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lacroix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halvorsen checks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Halvorsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacroix has got the better of the exchanges.
That kick from Halvorsen tenderised Lacroix's leg. Lacroix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halvorsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Lacroix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacroix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacroix ducks right into an uppercut from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen scores with a push kick.
Lacroix throws a hook to the side of Halvorsen's head but Halvorsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halvorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacroix lands a big head kick that sends Halvorsen to the canvas! Lacroix follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godfrey Lacroix!

Event: CCC 43 : Wilder vs Obama
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Halvorsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halvorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Halvorsen is out of range.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Halvorsen misses the target.
Halvorsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Halvorsen's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halvorsen misses with the combination.
Halvorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Halvorsen with a hook.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halvorsen staying out of range there.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Halvorsen misses.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halvorsen throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson cracks Halvorsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Halvorsen's head back.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Halvorsen tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Halvorsen tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Halvorsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halvorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Halvorsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Halvorsen.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Halvorsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Halvorsen scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Halvorsen - just one landing.
Halvorsen throws a shot to the body.
Jackson leaves Halvorsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson blocks the body kick. #T4#
Nice body kick from Halvorsen.
Jackson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Halvorsen counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.

Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Halvorsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halvorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halvorsen misses with a looping right.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Halvorsen gets a clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Halvorsen has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halvorsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Halvorsen slips the punch.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halvorsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Halvorsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Good exchange - Halvorsen coming out on top.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Halvorsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halvorsen. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Halvorsen.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Halvorsen misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a hook but Halvorsen avoids it easily.
Halvorsen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Halvorsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halvorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halvorsen throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Halvorsen with an uppercut!
Halvorsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halvorsen somewhat.
It looks like Halvorsen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Halvorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Halvorsen throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Halvorsen with a jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Halvorsen was well out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a hook.#T4#
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook #TD#
and Halvorsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Halvorsen laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halvorsen moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halvorsen defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halvorsen tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halvorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson takes a swing at Halvorsen's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halvorsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halvorsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halvorsen looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jackson throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Halvorsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halvorsen.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Halvorsen is controlling the position.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halvorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson wants to break free but Halvorsen has control.
Halvorsen keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Halvorsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halvorsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Halvorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halvorsen.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halvorsen misses with the head strike.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halvorsen slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Halvorsen lands a jab to the nose.
Halvorsen connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Halvorsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halvorsen takes one on the button.
Halvorsen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Halvorsen staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Halvorsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
As Jackson backs away, Halvorsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halvorsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson throws the left hand but Halvorsen avoids the punch easily.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halvorsen misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Halvorsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Jackson.
I've got Jackson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Jackson!
Our winner, Luke Jackson, 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: RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Palhares cracks Halvorsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Halvorsen's head but Halvorsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halvorsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Halvorsen's leg. Halvorsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halvorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halvorsen lands with a slapping head kick.
Palhares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halvorsen misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares postures up in Halvorsen's guard and throws a big left but Halvorsen blocks it. #T1#
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halvorsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halvorsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
Halvorsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares preventing the sweep.
Palhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
Palhares controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Palhares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halvorsen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Halvorsen pushes his legs off easily.
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halvorsen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halvorsen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halvorsen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halvorsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halvorsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halvorsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Palhares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#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.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Halvorsen from controlling successfully.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Halvorsen tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halvorsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Halvorsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halvorsen throws out the jab.
Halvorsen throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palhares throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
That's time! Halvorsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Palhares with a nice cross.
Halvorsen throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halvorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
A head kick by Palhares misses
and Halvorsen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Halvorsen lands with a right hand.
Palhares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halvorsen.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halvorsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Halvorsen throws a right hand that Palhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Palhares also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Halvorsen off balance momentarily.#T1#
Halvorsen is looking to slow Palhares down with leg kicks.
Palhares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halvorsen. Halvorsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Halvorsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halvorsen walks into a jab.
Palhares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halvorsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halvorsen misses with a looping right.
Palhares lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
It looked like Halvorsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palhares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halvorsen's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Palhares has closed the distance and engaged Halvorsen in a clinch. #T2#
Halvorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Palhares.
Palhares lands a right hand.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Halvorsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halvorsen blocks an uppercut.
Halvorsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palhares lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palhares.
Halvorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palhares trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
A short right from Halvorsen on the inside.
Halvorsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Palhares.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Halvorsen. #BC#
Halvorsen breaks from the clinch.
Palhares throws a good cross that connects.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halvorsen.#T3#
Halvorsen moves out of range of the strikes.
And Halvorsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
A low kick from Palhares misses
enabling Halvorsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Halvorsen moves out of range easily.
Palhares connects with a jab.
Jab by Palhares.
Halvorsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palhares is able to avoid easily.
Palhares throws a nice looking combination but Halvorsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palhares misses with a hook #TD#
and Halvorsen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares stops Halvorsen from passing to mount. #T4#
Palhares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halvorsen's best efforts.
Palhares is looking to control Halvorsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palhares avoid being mounted?
Halvorsen controlling the action here.
Halvorsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palhares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Halvorsen seems content to control.
Palhares keeping control of the position.
Halvorsen trying to pass the guard but Palhares defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halvorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Halvorsen - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Halvorsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halvorsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
Nice uppercut lands for Palhares. That snapped Halvorsen's head back.
Halvorsen blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Halvorsen 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.
Palhares misses with a body shot
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halvorsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halvorsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Halvorsen drives through with a takedown into Palhares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halvorsen is one step ahead there.
Halvorsen trying to move into half guard but instead Palhares has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halvorsen keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Halvorsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palhares won't allow Halvorsen to sweep him here.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares stays in close to Halvorsen's body and controls the position.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Palhares postures up.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Halvorsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halvorsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palhares's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halvorsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halvorsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Halvorsen pushes his legs off easily.
Halvorsen forces his way into half guard.
Palhares tries to roll over but Halvorsen keeps him under control.
Palhares is trying to control but Halvorsen passes into side control!
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares seems a little lost for a moment, as Halvorsen dominates the positioning.#T4#
Halvorsen working away.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard.
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halvorsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halvorsen controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Halvorsen crashes against the mat.
A control attempt from Palhares but he's now mounted!
Halvorsen looking to finish with strikes here!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adrian Halvorsen.
I think Palhares 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Palhares waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen tried to score with a low kick but Gooding checks it.
Halvorsen with a nice calf kick.
Gooding walks into a left hand.
A jab from Halvorsen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gooding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halvorsen misses with a body punch
enabling Gooding to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooding throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Halvorsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding lands a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halvorsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Halvorsen.
I was talking to Gooding's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Halvorsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gooding can't fight it off and eventually Halvorsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Gooding looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooding is trying to keep Halvorsen in close. #T1#
Gooding pulls Halvorsen in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding tries to strike from the bottom.
Halvorsen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halvorsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gooding has hold of Halvorsen's hands but Halvorsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gooding wants to control but Halvorsen is keeping busy.
Gooding is looking for a sweep. Halvorsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gooding is trying to control Halvorsen's posture. Halvorsen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gooding! Halvorsen is rotating here... this could be the end... Gooding is out! Halvorsen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Oystenteller scores with a jab to the body.
Oystenteller shoots in but Halvorsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oystenteller misses the body punch
and Halvorsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oystenteller.
Halvorsen with a nice calf kick.
Oystenteller throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oystenteller.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halvorsen as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oystenteller.
An inside leg kick lands from Halvorsen. #T1#
Halvorsen missing with a left hand there. Oystenteller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oystenteller shoots in looking for a takedown but Halvorsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oystenteller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adrian Halvorsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darstknasset Oystenteller.
Halvorsen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halvorsen is trying to maintain the position but Oystenteller is very close to passing his half guard.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oystenteller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halvorsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halvorsen is holding on to half guard well.
Halvorsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oystenteller is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Oystenteller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halvorsen's head.
Halvorsen gets back to full guard.
Oystenteller tries to free his leg and advance position but Halvorsen is retaining full guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvorsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Oystenteller throws an elbow that misses. Halvorsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oystenteller's guard. Nice move by Halvorsen!#REVR#
Oystenteller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halvorsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Oystenteller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is looking for a triangle but Halvorsen pushes his legs off easily.
Halvorsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oystenteller is looking to sweep but instead, Halvorsen has passed into half guard. #T4#
Halvorsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oystenteller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halvorsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halvorsen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halvorsen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oystenteller connects with a big shot to the side of Halvorsen's head.
Oystenteller not allowing Halvorsen to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halvorsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halvorsen scores with a hook.
Halvorsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halvorsen lands a leg kick that knocks Oystenteller off balance momentarily.
Halvorsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oystenteller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halvorsen scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen swings widly with a right hand
and Oystenteller counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller thuds his right hand into Halvorsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oystenteller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oystenteller lands a really nice looking cross but Halvorsen seems unphased. #T1#
Halvorsen is looking to chop away at Oystenteller's legs.
Adrian Halvorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Halvorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut
and Halvorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halvorsen swings for the body but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Oystenteller throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halvorsen.
Halvorsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halvorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Halvorsen. #T2##CL2#
Oystenteller forces Halvorsen back against the cage and clinches.
Oystenteller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halvorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halvorsen tries to throw a body punch but Oystenteller avoids it by throwing Halvorsen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Halvorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oystenteller is defended easily by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses the shot to the body.
Oystenteller feints a counter leg kick.
Halvorsen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oystenteller. #T3#
Oystenteller trying to control but Halvorsen is working from the bottom.
Halvorsen has control of Oystenteller's left arm, preventing Oystenteller from doing any damage.
Oystenteller trying to control but Halvorsen is working from the bottom.
Halvorsen controls Oystenteller momentarily but Oystenteller frees himself. #SUB#
Halvorsen has his foot on Oystenteller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oystenteller works his way back into a safe position though.
Oystenteller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oystenteller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halvorsen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oystenteller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halvorsen takes one to the chin there.
Halvorsen misses with a body kick.
Halvorsen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Halvorsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oystenteller throws a body punch but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Oystenteller looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
Halvorsen half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Halvorsen.
Oystenteller darts in trying to clinch
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oystenteller tries to clinch there but Halvorsen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller scores with the left hand. Halvorsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Halvorsen throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Oystenteller being controlled here momentarily.
Oystenteller stands and throws Halvorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halvorsen is not content to let Oystenteller control the position.
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
Oystenteller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oystenteller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halvorsen keeps working.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oystenteller is looking to take a break and control but Halvorsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Halvorsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oystenteller's best efforts.
Oystenteller trying to advance position but Halvorsen counters by regaining guard.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Halvorsen keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Halvorsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oystenteller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oystenteller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halvorsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halvorsen is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halvorsen throws an overhand right that lands on Oystenteller's shoulder, as Oystenteller tries to avoid the shot.
Halvorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Oystenteller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halvorsen wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oystenteller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Halvorsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Oystenteller from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halvorsen is looking to control Oystenteller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halvorsen avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Darstknasset Oystenteller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oystenteller 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darstknasset Oystenteller!
A very excited looking Darstknasset Oystenteller 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: RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stjepanic.
Halvorsen with the counter takedown but Stjepanic avoids it easily.
Halvorsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Halvorsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halvorsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Halvorsen moves into range and clinches up with Stjepanic.
Stjepanic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Halvorsen successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Halvorsen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stjepanic is defending well. Halvorsen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stjepanic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Halvorsen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halvorsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mehamedov is stalling in the full guard.
Mehamedov throwing strikes from guard but Halvorsen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Halvorsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mehamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mehamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Mehamedov wants to control from the top but Halvorsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
Halvorsen pulls Mehamedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mehamedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halvorsen working a defensive guard but Mehamedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Halvorsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Mehamedov dominates the positioning.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.
Mehamedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halvorsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halvorsen struggling a bit here.
Halvorsen is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Mehamedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Mehamedov working away.
Halvorsen tries to buck Mehamedov off but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mehamedov controlling the position.
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halvorsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mehamedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mehamedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Halvorsen is looking to improve his position but Mehamedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mehamedov with shots to the head and body - Halvorsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halvorsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
Halvorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Halvorsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halvorsen thumps Mehamedov with a low kick.
Mehamedov lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Mehamedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mehamedov stays in close to Halvorsen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Halvorsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mehamedov escapes and throws Halvorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Halvorsen regains half guard.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halvorsen controlling the position well.
Halvorsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mehamedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mehamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvorsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Mehamedov has managed to clinch.
Halvorsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halvorsen working aggressively here.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Halvorsen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halvorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov has Halvorsen pressed against the cage.
Halvorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halvorsen blocking some punches.
Mehamedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halvorsen is leaning against Mehamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halvorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Halvorsen. #T4#
Halvorsen can't get the takedown.
Halvorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mehamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Halvorsen has Mehamedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehamedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Halvorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehamedov's elbow.
Mehamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halvorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halvorsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halvorsen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Halvorsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aziz Mehamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halvorsen tries to land a front kick but Mehamedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Halvorsen looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halvorsen!
Halvorsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mehamedov seems content to control.
Halvorsen tries to roll over but Mehamedov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen taking some punishment here, with Mehamedov in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Halvorsen is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halvorsen gets full guard.#SUB#
Halvorsen looking for subs off his back but Mehamedov has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mehamedov not doing much here.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.#SUB#
Halvorsen actively working from the bottom here.
Halvorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Mehamedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halvorsen wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mehamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halvorsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Halvorsen's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Mehamedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halvorsen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mehamedov is looking to defend but Halvorsen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mehamedov! Halvorsen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mehamedov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halvorsen looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Kirby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halvorsen cracks a nice hook into Kirby's ribs.
Halvorsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirby slips under a jab from Halvorsen.
Kirby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Nate Kirby has been cut.
Kirby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halvorsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirby.
Kirby lands a leg kick that knocks Halvorsen off balance momentarily.
Kirby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halvorsen defending well as Kirby loads up on a big left hand.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Halvorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirby connects with a body shot.
Halvorsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Kirby swings for the body but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Kirby tries to land a front kick but Halvorsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halvorsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kirby avoided it.
Halvorsen thumps Kirby with a low kick.
Halvorsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nate Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen catches Kirby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halvorsen tries to clinch #KD2#
and Kirby counters with a crisp one two that drops Halvorsen! Kirby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halvorsen to his feet! Halvorsen is in big trouble!#ROC2#Halvorsen is rocked!
Halvorsen misses with a body shot
and Kirby counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Halvorsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halvorsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halvorsen misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Halvorsen throws a hook but Kirby avoids it easily.
Kirby flicks out a counter leg kick but Halvorsen steps away.
Halvorsen seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Halvorsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
A head punch on the inside from Halvorsen fails to land.
Halvorsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halvorsen.
Kirby tries a body shot but Halvorsen blocks it.
Kirby works on Halvorsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Halvorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halvorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Kirby.
Kirby blocks a body shot from Halvorsen.
A short uppercut from Kirby. #BC2#
Kirby breaks from the clinch.
Kirby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halvorsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirby. #T4#
Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halvorsen.
Kirby scores with a shot to the body.
Halvorsen slips a jab from Kirby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen is looking to counter punch.
Kirby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halvorsen can pounce on him.
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirby scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Kirby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kirby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby tries to land a body kick
and Halvorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halvorsen staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halvorsen. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halvorsen cracks Kirby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.
Kirby drops his hands momentarily and Halvorsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kirby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halvorsen's sensitive parts. #T1#
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
Halvorsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kirby throws a head kick but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halvorsen lunges at Kirby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirby's hand.
Kirby misses with a right hand
and Halvorsen counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Halvorsen tenderised Kirby's leg. Kirby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Halvorsen slams his shin into Kirby's torso.
Kirby tries to score with a low kick but Halvorsen moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Halvorsen misses the target.
Halvorsen throws an overhand right that lands on Kirby's shoulder, as Kirby tries to avoid the shot.
Halvorsen tests Kirby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirby punishes Halvorsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Halvorsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Kirby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halvorsen doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Halvorsen scores with a jab.
Halvorsen throws out a leg kick but Kirby moves out of range and Halvorsen only half commits.
Halvorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirby.
Nate Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and Halvorsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirby misses with a few strikes there.
Halvorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirby misses with a left hand
and Halvorsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Kirby is looking to slow Halvorsen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Kirby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halvorsen. That one must have hurt.
Halvorsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirby lands a jab.
Halvorsen scores with a push kick.
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!
Halvorsen misses the shot to the body.
Halvorsen tries to clinch there but Kirby circles away.
Halvorsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Halvorsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Kirby's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Halvorsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirby throws the kick towards the body but Halvorsen avoids it.
As Kirby backs away, Halvorsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halvorsen throws out a powerful jab.
Halvorsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirby only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Kirby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Halvorsen misses the jab.
Kirby looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Halvorsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Halvorsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirby is just riding it out for now. Halvorsen eventually gives up the hold.
Halvorsen wants to pass to mount but Kirby is defending the position.
Halvorsen wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy. #T2#
Halvorsen prevents Kirby from standing back up.
Halvorsen is pressing down on Kirby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirby is holding on for now.
Halvorsen wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kirby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halvorsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halvorsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halvorsen shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense.
Kirby was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kirby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halvorsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kirby.
Kirby moves away from the strike by Halvorsen.
Kirby steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Halvorsen lands with an overhand left.
Halvorsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirby misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Halvorsen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Halvorsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Halvorsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halvorsen's guard.#T4##SUB#
Halvorsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halvorsen controls Kirby momentarily but Kirby frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kirby stands up from Halvorsen's guard - Kirby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Halvorsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adrian Halvorsen.
I think Halvorsen 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Margera looks to throw the jab but Halvorsen is out of range.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Margera rushes Halvorsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halvorsen is defending well for now.
Halvorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Halvorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Halvorsen can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Halvorsen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen managing to block the knees to the body from Margera.
Margera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halvorsen.
Nice body punch from Margera - that landed with a thud.
Margera throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halvorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Halvorsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera landing with the ground and pound.
Halvorsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Margera is working Halvorsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Margera with a nice head shot there.
Margera 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.#SUB2#
Halvorsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Margera cracks Halvorsen with a solid left hand.
Margera lands a couple of digs.
Margera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halvorsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halvorsen is looking for a triangle but Margera pushes his legs off easily.
Margera chips away with some ground and pound.
Margera distracts Halvorsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Margera connects with a couple of short punches.
Halvorsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Margera.
Margera is working Halvorsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Halvorsen is looking for a triangle but Margera pushes his legs off easily.
Halvorsen working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Margera avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB2#
Margera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halvorsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Margera has managed to get both his arms back between Halvorsen's legs - danger averted.
Margera distracts Halvorsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halvorsen has momentary wrist control but Margera slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halvorsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is looking for a triangle but Margera pushes his legs off easily.
Halvorsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Margera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halvorsen's head.
Margera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Margera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Margera with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Halvorsen is rocked!
Margera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halvorsen is still in real trouble! Can Margera finish him?#T3#
Margera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halvorsen's head.
Margera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Halvorsen has his foot on Margera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Margera works his way back into a safe position though.
Halvorsen is pulling down on Margera's head to control his posture.
Halvorsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Margera is in close to Halvorsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Margera scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Halvorsen has his foot on Margera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Margera works his way back into a safe position though.
Margera lands a couple of digs.
Margera is working Halvorsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Margera stands up over Halvorsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halvorsen has momentary wrist control but Margera slips an elbow through the middle.
Margera stands up over Halvorsen, holding on to his feet. Margera throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Halvorsen is out cold! Margera lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boryslav Margera!
An out of breath Boryslav Margera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Halvorsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paulson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paulson throws a body punch but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Paulson throws a shot from downtown. Halvorsen moves away and avoids it.
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halvorsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halvorsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halvorsen throws a chopping leg kick but Paulson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paulson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paulson throws a body punch but Halvorsen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halvorsen. Halvorsen obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Paulson misses its intended target.
Halvorsen misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Paulson counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson tries to land knees in the clinch but Halvorsen avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halvorsen has had enough of the clinch but Paulson keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Halvorsen - that landed with a thud.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halvorsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halvorsen misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halvorsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Halvorsen pulls guard effortlessly.
Paulson trying to control but Halvorsen is working from the bottom.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulson wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Halvorsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Halvorsen is tightening it up a little... Paulson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paulson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paulson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Halvorsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: Bounty Tournament 4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halvorsen. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halvorsen is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halvorsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halvorsen's head.#SUB#
Halvorsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams postures up.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Halvorsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halvorsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams postures up in Halvorsen's guard and throws a big left but Halvorsen blocks it. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
Williams gets to mount! Halvorsen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Halvorsen is rocked!
Williams is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Halvorsen goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC: Mid week Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Halvorsen.
Fury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fury throws a low kick but Halvorsen avoids it.
Fury moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fury misses the body punch
and Halvorsen counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a clinch but Fury shakes him off and moves away.
Halvorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fury works Halvorsen's body with a nice hook.
Fury slips under a jab from Halvorsen.
Fury jabs at Halvorsen's body.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
Halvorsen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fury misses with a leg kick
and Halvorsen counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury takes a swing at Halvorsen's ribcage but misses.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halvorsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
Halvorsen moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fury. That's going to slow Halvorsen down. #T1#
Fury with a jab.
Fury is looking to wear down Halvorsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halvorsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fury's hands.
Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halvorsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fury's head.
Halvorsen tries to move into range but Fury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halvorsen digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Halvorsen avoids the body shot from Fury.
Halvorsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Fury really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Halvorsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fury is out of range.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halvorsen is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks.
Halvorsen misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halvorsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Fury with the inside leg kick.
Halvorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fury throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halvorsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
Good work by Halvorsen as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Halvorsen avoids the body shot from Fury.
It seemed like Halvorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Fury.
A big right from Halvorsen misses.
Halvorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halvorsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fury throws a low kick but Halvorsen avoids it.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Halvorsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fury throws a predictable looking body shot
and Halvorsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Halvorsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halvorsen lunges at Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fury's hand.
Halvorsen loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Zion Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury throws a jab when Halvorsen was well out of range.
Halvorsen lands a jab to the nose.
Halvorsen tries to land a leg kick but Fury saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Halvorsen.
Fury takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halvorsen. #T3#
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Halvorsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halvorsen moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Halvorsen scores with a jab to the body.
Fury looks to land a combination but Halvorsen avoids it well.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halvorsen.
Fury throws out a leg kick but Halvorsen moves out of range and Fury only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halvorsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from Halvorsen misses.
Fury fires out a quick counter leg kick but Halvorsen just manages to avoid it.
Halvorsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fury.
Halvorsen throws the left hand but Fury avoids the punch easily.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury swings for the body but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Fury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halvorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halvorsen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fury if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halvorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halvorsen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury fires out a quick counter leg kick but Halvorsen just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Halvorsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fury lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halvorsen moves away.
Halvorsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fury keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fury swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fury swings for the body but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Halvorsen with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Fury checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halvorsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Fury.
Halvorsen scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halvorsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fury scrambles back to his feet.
Fury avoids a kick to the body.
Halvorsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zion Fury will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Halvorsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halvorsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Halvorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halvorsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halvorsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Halvorsen saw that one coming.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fury swings for the body but Halvorsen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Halvorsen.
Fury throws a one two combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halvorsen scores with a leg kick.
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!
Halvorsen cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halvorsen throws a head kick that misses.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Halvorsen with the inside leg kick.
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Fury throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Halvorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halvorsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fury throws a leg kick but Halvorsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Halvorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Halvorsen.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Fury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halvorsen misses with a hook.
Fury lands a jab.
A big right from Halvorsen misses.
Fury was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
Zion Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Halvorsen. Beautiful body shot.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halvorsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury is looking to chop away at Halvorsen's legs.
Fury fails to land with a series of punches.
Halvorsen keeps Fury at a distance using the push kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halvorsen! #T2#
Fury walks into a jab.
Halvorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Halvorsen throws a solid leg kick but Fury takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halvorsen.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halvorsen scores with a head kick. Fury tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Halvorsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halvorsen misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halvorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Halvorsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury misses with a hook to the body
and Halvorsen counters with a nice body kick.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halvorsen looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range. #T3#
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halvorsen throws out the jab.
Halvorsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Fury.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Fury pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Halvorsen back to the cage. Fury follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halvorsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury misses with a combination
and Halvorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fury swings for the body but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Halvorsen lands with a cross.
Fury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halvorsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halvorsen! But no joy.
Halvorsen misses with a body kick.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halvorsen lands the left hand.#T4#
Fury throws a solid leg kick but Halvorsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fury.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Halvorsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fury under the eye.
Halvorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Halvorsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halvorsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halvorsen lands with a nice body punch.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
Halvorsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Fury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halvorsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halvorsen throws the left hand but Fury avoids the punch easily.
Fury connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zion Fury will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Halvorsen misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury misses with a jab to the body
and Halvorsen counters with a straight right hand.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halvorsen misses the shot to the body.
Halvorsen scores with a push kick.
Halvorsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Fury moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fury fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury misses the jab.
A lazy left from Halvorsen finds it's target.
Halvorsen looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury wants to land a leg kick but Halvorsen is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Halvorsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fury doesn't seem phased though.
Fury takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury works the jab nicely.
Halvorsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halvorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.#T1#
Halvorsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fury. Fury circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fury misses with a double jab.
Fury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halvorsen checks it well.
Halvorsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Halvorsen.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
Halvorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fury takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halvorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halvorsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halvorsen cracks Fury with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Halvorsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Fury.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Halvorsen.
Fury avoids the head kick by Halvorsen.
Fury will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halvorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zion Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Halvorsen misses with a head kick.
Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
Halvorsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fury checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halvorsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Halvorsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halvorsen misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Fury, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halvorsen.
Fury jabs Halvorsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halvorsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halvorsen sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halvorsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halvorsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halvorsen takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Fury staying out of range there.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Halvorsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halvorsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halvorsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Fury steps away.
Fury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fury scores with a hook to the body. Halvorsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halvorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halvorsen throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury throws a shot to the body.
Halvorsen walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
Fury swings for the body but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Halvorsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Halvorsen misses with a straight left.
Halvorsen tries to land a front kick but Fury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Halvorsen slips the punch.#T4#
Fury moves out of range of the body kick from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen connects with a looping right hand.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halvorsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Halvorsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halvorsen misses with a wild body shot.
Halvorsen works the jab nicely.
Fury throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halvorsen throws out a leg kick but Fury moves out of range and Halvorsen only half commits.
Fury lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fury.
Halvorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halvorsen throws a wild body kick that Fury sees coming a mile off.
Fury throwing a counter right hand but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
Fury with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halvorsen moves away.
Halvorsen wants to counter the offense by Fury and move into the clinch position.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fury takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut. Fury saw that one coming.
Fury looks to land a combination. Halvorsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zion Fury.
Well Fury has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Halvorsen moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Babaganush. That snapped Halvorsen's head back.
Babaganush misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush lands the left hand.#TD#
Babaganush closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halvorsen quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Babaganush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halvorsen wants to control but Babaganush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halvorsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babaganush haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babaganush thows a huge punch but Halvorsen dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Babaganush's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Babaganush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halvorsen trying to control but Babaganush postures up. #SUB#
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush wants to free his trapped foot but Halvorsen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Halvorsen looking for submissions off his back.
Babaganush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Babaganush is looking for a kimura but Halvorsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babaganush to get the leverage.
Babaganush trying to mount his opponent but Halvorsen defends it.
Halvorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Babaganush tries to stand and escape but Halvorsen is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halvorsen wants to control but Babaganush is keeping busy.
Halvorsen wants to improve his position but Babaganush is controlling well.
Babaganush drops an elbow to the side of Halvorsen's head. #SUB#
Babaganush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halvorsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Halvorsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Babaganush seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Babaganush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Babaganush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halvorsen defends it well. #T3#
Halvorsen gets back to full guard.
Babaganush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halvorsen's guard.
Babaganush stands up over Halvorsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babaganush wanted to stand there but Halvorsen had control of the position. #SU#
Babaganush gets to his feet - Halvorsen follows without any prompting.
Halvorsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halvorsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Halvorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Babaganush scores with a four punch combination!
Halvorsen ducks right into an uppercut from Babaganush.
Babaganush lands a jab.
Babaganush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Babaganush has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halvorsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush moves out of range as Halvorsen strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Halvorsen throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halvorsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.
Babaganush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halvorsen at a distance.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halvorsen.
Babaganush blocks the body kick.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halvorsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a hook but Halvorsen avoids it easily.
Babaganush clobbers Halvorsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Halvorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halvorsen can do to turn this around?
Halvorsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halvorsen momentarily.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Halvorsen moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Halvorsen.
Babaganush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Babaganush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halvorsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Babaganush stands and steps away. Halvorsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good exchange - Halvorsen coming out on top.
Babaganush moves out of range of the body kick from Halvorsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Babaganush throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Halvorsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halvorsen misses the jab.
Babaganush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Halvorsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush thuds his right hand into Halvorsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halvorsen throws a chopping leg kick but Babaganush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halvorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babaganush throws a nice head kick!
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Halvorsen feints a counter leg kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halvorsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Halvorsen responds with a good body kick, but Babaganush manages to step out the way in time.
Babaganush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halvorsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Babaganush's head.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halvorsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babaganush cracks Halvorsen with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen misses with a few strikes there.
Adrian Halvorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babaganush throws a front kick that sends Halvorsen stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Halvorsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babaganush explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Halvorsen's shoulder, as Halvorsen tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush checks a low kick from Halvorsen.
A right-left combo lands from Babaganush. #TD#
Babaganush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halvorsen's half guard.#SUB#
Babaganush is trying to work for a kimura but Halvorsen is defending well.
Halvorsen trying to control but Babaganush postures up.
Babaganush tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halvorsen controls his leg. #SU#
Babaganush decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Halvorsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babaganush to score with a decent uppercut.
Halvorsen misses with a hook.
Halvorsen throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
Babaganush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halvorsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Babaganush steps away.
Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halvorsen feints a counter leg kick.
Halvorsen thumps Babaganush with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a hook
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halvorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halvorsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halvorsen scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Babaganush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halvorsen at a distance.
Halvorsen throws a leg kick but Babaganush sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halvorsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halvorsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halvorsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halvorsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halvorsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Babaganush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babaganush moves out of range of the body kick from Halvorsen.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Halvorsen misses with a hook. Babaganush ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Babaganush gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Babaganush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Babaganush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Babaganush dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Babaganush avoids a kick to the body.
Babaganush works Halvorsen's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Halvorsen misses the target.
Babaganush checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halvorsen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Babaganush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halvorsen doesn't seem phased though.
Halvorsen misses with a straight left.
Babaganush is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Halvorsen looks to throw the jab but Babaganush is out of range.
Halvorsen slips under a jab from Babaganush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babaganush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halvorsen.#TD#
Babaganush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duke Babaganush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Babaganush seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Halvorsen trying to control here.
Halvorsen manages to get to full guard.
Halvorsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Babaganush tries to stand but Halvorsen is controlling from the bottom.
Halvorsen looking to control.
Babaganush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halvorsen's guard.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babaganush is aware though and is defending well.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Babaganush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Babaganush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Babaganush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babaganush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Babaganush gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Halvorsen walks into a straight right hand from Babaganush.
Halvorsen throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
Babaganush misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babaganush.
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Halvorsen needs to keep his hands up - Babaganush had a free shot at his head there.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Halvorsen moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halvorsen momentarily.
Babaganush fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut. Babaganush saw that one coming.
Halvorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Halvorsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Halvorsen misses the jab.
Babaganush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halvorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Halvorsen throws a solid leg kick but Babaganush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halvorsen.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halvorsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halvorsen works Babaganush's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halvorsen. That one must have hurt.
Babaganush throws the left hand but Halvorsen avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Babaganush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babaganush throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babaganush. Babaganush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Halvorsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Babaganush is wise to it.#T4#
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Babaganush gets a takedown into half guard.
Babaganush prevents Halvorsen from improving his position.#SU#
Babaganush decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Babaganush catches Halvorsen right on the button with a cross.
Halvorsen missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halvorsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Halvorsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adrian Halvorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halvorsen counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halvorsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salvacion ducks right into an uppercut from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen with a nice cross.
Salvacion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Halvorsen. Beautiful body shot.
Halvorsen thumps Salvacion with a low kick.
Halvorsen scores with a leg kick.
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!
Salvacion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halvorsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salvacion is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Halvorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halvorsen avoids it.
Halvorsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Halvorsen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halvorsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halvorsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salvacion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halvorsen.
Adrian Halvorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvacion takes one to the chin there.
Halvorsen connects with a looping right hand.
Halvorsen lunges at Salvacion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salvacion's hand.
Salvacion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halvorsen connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Salvacion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen with a nice cross.
Salvacion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Halvorsen catches Salvacion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halvorsen pushes Salvacion away with a front kick.
Halvorsen lands a high kick!
Halvorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvacion moves away.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot #TD#
and Salvacion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salvacion. #T3##SUB2#
Salvacion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halvorsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvacion has managed to get both his arms back between Halvorsen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Halvorsen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Salvacion should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halvorsen has tightened it up now! Salvacion should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2022

#R1#
Halvorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsons. #CL2#
Halvorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Halvorsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parsons avoids it.
Halvorsen missing with knees to the body.
Parsons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parsons misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Halvorsen successfully pulls guard.
Halvorsen pulls Parsons in close to his closed guard and prevents Parsons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parsons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halvorsen on the ground.#SUB2#
Halvorsen looking for a triangle here. Parsons is fighting it but it looks tight! Halvorsen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parsons is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adrian Halvorsen!

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